In Episode 15 of the Azure Essentials Series, we focus on Azure Key Vault, a cloud service for securely storing and accessing secrets, keys, and certificates. This episode will guide you through setting up and managing Key Vault, integrating it with your applications, and following best practices for security and compliance. Ideal for security professionals, developers, and IT administrators who aim to enhance their security posture and manage secrets efficiently.
During the episode, we'll cover:
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Introduction to Azure Key Vault
- Overview of secrets, keys, and certificate management
- Benefits of using Azure Key Vault for secure storage
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Core Concepts and Architecture
- Understanding Vaults, Keys, Secrets, and Certificates
- Access Control and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
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Getting Started with Azure Key Vault
- Creating and configuring a Key Vault
- Storing secrets, keys, and certificates
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Integrating Azure Key Vault with Applications
- Accessing secrets securely in your applications
- Integrating with Azure services and third-party applications
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Security and Compliance
- Key rotation and versioning
- Compliance considerations and audit trails
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Hands-On Demo
- Live demonstration of setting up and using Azure Key Vault
- Practical examples and code walkthrough
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Q&A Session
- Open floor for questions and discussion