Securing Cloud PCs and Azure Virtual Desktop
Your expert guide to implementing and optimizing security for Windows 365 and AVD infrastructure

By (author) Dominiek Verham,Johan Vanneuville

ISBN13: 9781835460252

Imprint: Packt Publishing Limited

Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited

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Published: 07/06/2024

Availability: Available

Description
Enhance your security expertise for Microsoft virtual desktops by mastering the latest Microsoft security controls and use cases to safeguard your Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure. Key Features Understand the importance of securing your endpoints and overcome security challenges Learn about the latest Microsoft security controls for Windows 365 and AVD Gain an understanding of securing virtual environments through various use cases Book DescriptionLooking forward to effectively implementing and maintaining secure virtualized systems? Grab this book to get a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft virtual endpoints, from the fundamentals of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop to advanced security measures, enabling them to adeptly secure, manage, and optimize virtualized environments in line with contemporary cybersecurity challenges. This book starts with an introduction to Microsoft technologies, gaining a foundational understanding of their capabilities. It delves into the critical importance of endpoint security, addressing the challenges faced by companies in safeguarding their digital perimeters, and serves as a practical guide to securing virtual endpoints, covering topics such as network access, data leakage prevention, update management, threat detection, and access control configuration. Moving into more advanced territory, the book offers insights into the nuanced security measures required for Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and the broader Azure Infrastructure. The book concludes with real-world use cases, providing practical scenarios for deploying Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. By the end of this book, you will be equipped with practical skills for implementing and evaluating robust endpoint security strategies.What you will learn Understand Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop as a solution The security implications when company data is stored on an endpoint Understand the security implications of multiple users on an endpoint Understanding network security and identity controls Learn how to prevent data leakage on the endpoint Understanding various patching strategies and implementations Learn when and how to use Windows 365 through use cases Learn when and how to use Azure Virtual Desktop through use cases Who this book is forThis comprehensive book caters to a diverse audience within the IT landscape. For IT directors and decision-makers, it provides valuable insights into the security benefits of implementing virtual desktops, emphasizing the contribution to a more secure environment. IT consultants and engineers will find practical tools and guidance for securely managing Microsoft cloud-based virtual desktops. Security professionals will benefit from enhanced knowledge and alignment with industry best practices, while students can deepen their understanding of securing AVD and W365.
Table of Contents Introducing Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop The importance of securing your endpoints The security challenges that companies face Securing network access Preventing data leakage from the endpoint Update management strategies Threat detection and prevention Configuring access control Securing Windows 365 Securing Azure Virtual Desktop Securing Azure infrastructure Windows 365 use cases Azure Virtual Desktop use cases
  • Windows & variants
  • Microsoft programming
  • Network security
  • General (US: Trade)
  • Professional & Vocational
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