Azure Bastion & Keyvault
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Azure Bastion is a fully managed service that provides secure and seamless RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) and SSH (Secure Shell) connectivity to virtual machines (VMs) directly through the Azure portal, without exposing them to the public internet.
Secure Connectivity: Azure Bastion enables secure remote access to VMs by eliminating the need to open RDP/SSH ports to the public internet, which reduces exposure to attacks.
No Public IP Required: It allows secure access to VMs in a private network without needing a public IP address on the VM itself.
Fully Managed: Azure Bastion is a fully managed service, meaning there’s no need to set up or maintain a jump box or VPN.
Built-In Protection: It integrates with Azure security features, such as Azure Firewall and Network Security Groups (NSGs), to protect VMs from unauthorized access.
Seamless Experience: Access VMs directly through the Azure portal with just a browser, making it easy to use without any additional configurations.
Azure Bastion is ideal for securely managing VMs in your Azure environment without the risks of exposing RDP or SSH ports publicly.
Azure Key Vault is a cloud service that securely stores and manages sensitive information, such as secrets, encryption keys, and certificates. It helps organizations safeguard data and control access to sensitive resources in their Azure environment.
Secret Management: Store and manage sensitive data like API keys, passwords, and connection strings securely.
Key Management: Store cryptographic keys for encryption and decryption operations, ensuring secure key lifecycle management.
Certificate Management: Manage and automate the deployment and renewal of SSL/TLS certificates for secure communication.
Access Control: Access to keys, secrets, and certificates is tightly controlled using Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) authentication and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
Audit Logging: Provides detailed logging of access requests and actions through Azure Monitor for auditing and compliance purposes.
Integration: Easily integrates with other Azure services, such as Azure Storage, Azure Virtual Machines, and Azure App Services, to protect sensitive information.
Azure Key Vault helps you maintain high levels of security and compliance for sensitive data and cryptographic materials in your cloud environment.
