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CMMC with Microsoft Azure: Asset & Configuration Management (3 of 10)
This is the third in a ten-part blog series where we’ll demonstrate principles of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification aligned with Microsoft Azure. Subsequent blogs in the series will delve into identification & authentication, incident response, maintenance & media protection, recovery & risk management, security assessment & risk management, system & communications protection and system & information integrity. In this third blog of the series we will explore how to leverage Microsoft Azure for asset and configuration management. Please note that the information cutoff date...
New article and resources on DevSecOps for government
As the DoD modernizes how it approaches software and systems development in its technology programs, DevSecOps (Development, Security, and Operations) is gaining traction. These initiatives are bringing forward more flexible methods to streamline the development process and improve cybersecurity. To read more and gain insights on DevSecOps in DoD, check out the AFCEA Signal article DevSecOps Puts Security at the Heart of Program Development featuring interviews with Zach Kramer, Azure Government Engineering lead, and Derek Strausbaugh, chief digital officer of our National Security Team. You may also be int...
CMMC with Microsoft Azure: Audit & Accountability Management (2 of 10)
This is the second in a ten-part blog series where we’ll demonstrate principles of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) aligned with Microsoft Azure. Subsequent blogs in the series will delve into asset & configuration management, identification & authentication, incident response, maintenance & media protection, recovery & risk management, security assessment & risk management, system & communications protection and system & information integrity. In this second blog of the series we will explore how to leverage Microsoft Azure for audit & accountability managemen...
CMMC with Microsoft Azure: Access Control (1 of 10)
This is the first in a ten-part blog series where we’ll demonstrate principles of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) aligned with Microsoft Azure. Subsequent blogs in the series will delve into audit & accountability maturity, asset & configuration management, identification & authentication, incident response, maintenance & media protection, recovery & risk management, security assessment & risk management, system & communications protection and system & information integrity. In this first blog of the series we will explore how to leverage Microsoft Azure for a...
Meetup replay: Gov cloud demopalooza
About 80 Microsoft Azure Government user community members joined us last month for our first-ever virtual meetup, Gov cloud demopalooza, featuring TechTrend Inc., Mobius Logic, Leidos and Microsoft. In case you missed it, we invite you to watch the replay on our Azure Government meetup channel to see the innovative demos and great insights on tools and services for government. A big thank you to all our speakers and community members. Below you’ll also find brief descriptions of the featured demos. Meanwhile, we’re looking forward to our next virtual meetup, Gov IT modernization in the era of COVID-19, on ...
New networking features in Azure Government
We recently announced Azure Virtual WAN along with other networking services you won’t want to miss, and now you can utilize Express Route and Point-to-Site VPN gateway with Azure Virtual WAN. In addition, you can now use IPv6 support within Azure Virtual Network to address IPv4 depletion in your own networks and expand your mobile and IoT capabilities. Learn more about these features below, and reach out to us with any questions at azgovfeedback@microsoft.com. For a complete list of services, view Azure services by region. Azure Virtual WAN with ExpressRoute and Point-to-Site VPN As covered in our earlier b...
Premium Files and Blob Storage now available in Azure Government
New capabilities in Azure Government include Azure Premium Files to help you achieve the next level of performance and Azure Blob Storage for scalable, cost-effective cloud storage for all your unstructured data. In addition, we recently announced the availability of SQL Database Managed Instance, Azure Dedicated Host, and Azure Storage Reservations in Azure Government. For a complete list of services, view Azure services by region. Azure Premium Files Azure Premium Files is a new performance tier that unlocks the next level of performance for fully managed file services in the cloud. Premium tier is optimiz...
Join us online April 29: Gov IT modernization in the era of COVID-19
It was recently announced that the Technology Modernization Fund could get an additional $3 billion for agencies to upgrade IT tied to the COVID-19 response. Now, more than ever, there’s a great sense of urgency and demand for government to modernize and adopt cloud technologies to ensure it can best serve citizens. With this in mind, we invite you to RSVP and join us for our virtual Microsoft Azure Government DC meetup, Gov IT modernization in the era of COVID-19, Wednesday, April 29 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. EDT by joining: www.aka.ms/AzureGovMeetupLive During this event, which is free and open to the public...
Announcing availability of Azure Sentinel, Azure AD Domain Services and DDoS Protection in Azure Government
Azure Government continues to invest in delivering new cloud capabilities to government customers at a rapid pace. On the security side, we’ve recently added several new services to give you greater choice and help you optimize the security of your digital estate. New security services available in Azure Government include Azure Sentinel, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD Domain Services), and Azure DDoS Protection. Learn more about these services below, read about additional new services in our March blog on new services in Azure Government to enhance your security posture, and reach out to ...