Securing Cloud PCs and Azure Virtual Desktop
Packt Publishing Limited (Verlag)
978-1-83546-025-2 (ISBN)
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
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Book DescriptionDo you want to effectively implement and maintain secure virtualized systems? This book will give you a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft virtual endpoints, from the fundamentals of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop to advanced security measures, enabling you to secure, manage, and optimize virtualized environments in line with contemporary cybersecurity challenges.
You’ll start with an introduction to Microsoft technologies, gaining a foundational understanding of their capabilities. Next, you’ll delve into the importance of endpoint security, addressing the challenges faced by companies in safeguarding their digital perimeters. This book 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. As you progress, the book offers insights into the nuanced security measures required for Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and the broader Microsoft 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’ll be equipped with practical skills for implementing and evaluating robust endpoint security strategies.What you will learn
Become familiar with Windows 365 and Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop as a solution
Uncover the security implications when company data is stored on an endpoint
Understand the security implications of multiple users on an endpoint
Get up to speed with network security and identity controls
Find out how to prevent data leakage on the endpoint
Understand various patching strategies and implementations
Discover when and how to use Windows 365 through use cases
Explore when and how to use Azure Virtual Desktop through use cases
Who this book is forThis 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 the expert knowledge and alignment with industry best practices, while students can deepen their understanding of securing AVD and W365.
Dominiek Verham lives in the Netherlands. He has over 20 years of experience in IT working in all kinds of technical roles focused on Microsoft products. In 2017 Dominiek transitioned from the Microsoft server products to endpoints, creating images for a variety of customers in different sectors using MDT. It's also the year that he began his journey in the various Microsoft cloud products such as Microsoft Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 and related products such as Nerdio. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and personal experiences with the community via his blog and presentations. Dominiek is a Microsoft MVP for Windows 365 (Windows and Devices) as well as a Nerdio NVP since 2022. Johan Vanneuville lives in Iddergem, Belgium. He has over 10 years of experience in IT with different kind of roles. The last 7 years focusing on the public cloud with Azure and with Azure Virtual Desktop in the last 4 years creating Azure and AVD environments for various customers. Johan loves to share his knowledge with the community on his personal blog. Johan is a Microsoft Windows and Devices MVP and a Nerdio NVP since 2022.
Table of Contents
Introducing Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop
Importance of Securing Your Desktop
Modern Security Risks
Securing User Sessions
Preventing Data Leakage from Desktops
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
| Erscheinungsdatum | 06.01.2024 |
|---|---|
| Vorwort | Christiaan Brinkhoff, Scott Manchester |
| Verlagsort | Birmingham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 191 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Informatik ► Betriebssysteme / Server ► Windows |
| Informatik ► Netzwerke ► Sicherheit / Firewall | |
| Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Software Entwicklung | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-83546-025-9 / 1835460259 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-83546-025-2 / 9781835460252 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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