Security
Sovereign Until Proven Otherwise: The EU SEAL Levels Decoded
A practical walk through the EU Cloud Sovereignty Framework's SEAL levels (0-4), what they actually measure, and how to pick the right rung for your workload without overshooting.
Should You Leave the Cloud? Navigating the EU-US Data Privacy Challenge
Recent US policy shifts introduce uncertainties for EU-US data transfers, but here's why cloud computing remains an exciting choice and how companies like Microsoft are already stepping up to the challenge.
Azure Sphere: The IoT Security Hero You (Probably) Forgot About
In this fun and practical walkthrough, I take you through how I set up the Azure Sphere MT3620 Dev Kit (EU Version) and connected it to Azure IoT Hub. From getting the board out of the box to seeing telemetry flow into Azure—this is how I did it, step by step.
Detecting and Preventing Supply Chain Attacks with Microsoft Sentinel
This post explores how Microsoft Sentinel helps detect and prevent supply chain attacks through advanced threat detection, monitoring, and automated response. Learn how Sentinel’s analytics, SOAR capabilities, and threat intelligence can secure your software supply chain.
Exploring Windows Sandbox - A Secure and Lightweight Virtual Environment
Let's explores the underrated Windows Sandbox feature, demonstrating its security benefits, lightweight virtualization, and how to use it for testing untrusted applications safely.
Azure Landing Zones Part 4 - Rule the Cloud! Mastering Governance and Compliance with Azure Policies
Master governance and compliance in your Azure Landing Zones setup with Azure Policies, tackling regulatory standards like NIS2 and ensuring secure, cost-effective cloud operations.
How I’d Set Up Safe and Fast Deployments with Azure DevOps and GitHub Advanced Security
Here’s how I turned deployment day from chaos to calm with Azure DevOps and GitHub Advanced Security—fast, secure, and drama-free!
How I Think You Should Stay NIS2 Compliant with Microsoft Azure
This blog post outlines how to stay NIS2 compliant using Microsoft Azure and Entra ID, with step-by-step instructions for setting up key services like Security Center, Sentinel, and Backup to boost cybersecurity effortlessly.
Deploying to a Secure Azure App Service - The Solutions for Locked-Down Networks
This blog post provides a step-by-step guide to deploying to a locked-down Azure App Service using Azure DevOps and Microsoft-hosted agents, covering IP whitelisting, service connections, and alternative deployment methods for secure and efficient operations.
Connecting Azure App Service to Azure SQL Server Using a Virtual Network
This guide explains how to securely connect an Azure App Service to an Azure SQL Server using a Virtual Network, with optional Private DNS Zone configuration for simplified management.
How I Set Up Pi-hole and Unbound as My Own DNS Server
This post explains how I set up Pi-hole with Unbound as my own DNS server for ad-blocking, privacy, and security, including DNS forwarding to Quad9 for enhanced threat protection.