Mastering Network Segmentation in Azure: Tips for Security and Efficiency

Jiadong Chen
2 min readAug 18, 2023
source: Microsoft

As organizations migrate to the cloud, it’s crucial to maintain a robust network segmentation strategy. In this post, we’ll explore the concept of network segmentation on Azure and provide best practices for a secure and efficient virtual network.

🔐 Why Segment Your Network on Azure? 🔐
Assume compromise is the recommended cybersecurity mindset. The ability to contain an attacker is vital in protecting information systems. Adopting a Zero Trust strategy based on user, device, and application identities can strengthen your security posture and contain risks in the event of a breach.
📌Grouping related assets for workload operations.
📌Isolation of resources.
📌Compliance with governance policies.
📌Containing attackers and protecting information systems.
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🌐 Azure Virtual Networks (VNets) are created in private address spaces, allowing no traffic between VNets by default.
You can connect one VNet to another VNet using either:
📌Virtual network peering
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📌An Azure VPN Gateway
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Jiadong Chen

Microsoft MVP, MCT | Azure Certified Solutions Architect & Cybersecurity Architect Expert | Member of .NET Foundation | Packt Author