Azure Stack meets cybersecurity requirements through several built-in features and practices that are aligned with the most rigorous security standards:
1. Built-in Security: Azure Stack includes multiple layers of security, from physical infrastructure to applications and data. Security is built into the entire service lifecycle, helping to protect against threats.
2. Updates and Patching: Microsoft provides regular security updates and patches for Azure Stack, ensuring that infrastructure is protected against known vulnerabilities.
3. Data Encryption: Data in Azure Stack can be encrypted at rest and in transit using advanced encryption technologies, ensuring that information is protected at all times.
4. Access Control and Identity Management: Azure Stack integrates with Azure Active Directory and other identity management solutions, enabling the implementation of role-based Access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) policies, strengthening the security of access to resources.
5. Regulatory Compliance: Azure Stack can be configured to comply with a wide variety of security regulations and standards, such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and other industry-specific requirements. Organizations can deploy Azure Stack in environments that require data sovereignty and high levels of regulatory compliance.
6. Monitoring and Auditing: Azure Stack includes advanced monitoring and auditing tools, such as Azure Security Center, that enable organizations to quickly identify and respond to potential security threats.
7. Threat Protection: Azure Stack can use advanced threat protection services such as Azure Defender, which provides real-time threat detection and automated response capabilities to protect workloads.
