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We are thrilled to announce that the Azure Network Security Workshop Labs are now available in the GitHub repository. This project is designed to accelerate learning and provide hands-on experience with Azure DDoS Protection, Azure Firewall, and Azure WAF. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, these labs offer practical, scenario-based guidance to explore key features and deployment strategies.
These labs are ideal for:
- Self-paced learning
- Team enablement
- Workshops
New scenarios will be added as Azure Network Security evolves, so stay tuned for updates!
You Should Know:
1. Setting Up Azure DDoS Protection
To enable Azure DDoS Protection Standard, use the following Azure CLI commands:
az network ddos-protection create \ --resource-group MyResourceGroup \ --name MyDdosProtectionPlan
Then associate it with a virtual network:
az network vnet update \ --resource-group MyResourceGroup \ --name MyVnet \ --ddos-protection true \ --ddos-protection-plan MyDdosProtectionPlan
2. Configuring Azure Firewall
Deploy Azure Firewall using PowerShell:
New-AzFirewall -Name "MyAzureFirewall" -ResourceGroupName "MyResourceGroup" -Location "EastUS" -VirtualNetworkName "MyVnet" -PublicIpName "MyFirewallPublicIP"
Add a network rule:
$rule = New-AzFirewallNetworkRule -Name "AllowHTTPS" -Protocol "TCP" -SourceAddress "" -DestinationAddress "" -DestinationPort "443" $ruleCollection = New-AzFirewallNetworkRuleCollection -Name "MyRuleCollection" -Priority 100 -ActionType "Allow" -Rule $rule $azfw = Get-AzFirewall -Name "MyAzureFirewall" -ResourceGroupName "MyResourceGroup" $azfw.NetworkRuleCollections = $ruleCollection Set-AzFirewall -AzureFirewall $azfw
3. Implementing Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Create a WAF policy:
az network application-gateway waf-policy create \ --name MyWAFPolicy \ --resource-group MyResourceGroup \ --type OWASP \ --version 3.0
Apply it to an Application Gateway:
az network application-gateway update \
--name MyAppGateway \
--resource-group MyResourceGroup \
--set "firewallPolicy.id=/subscriptions/{sub-id}/resourceGroups/MyResourceGroup/providers/Microsoft.Network/ApplicationGatewayWebApplicationFirewallPolicies/MyWAFPolicy"
4. Monitoring & Logging
Enable NSG Flow Logs for traffic analysis:
az network watcher flow-log create \ --resource-group MyResourceGroup \ --nsg MyNSG \ --enabled true \ --storage-account MyStorageAccount \ --location eastus \ --format JSON
What Undercode Say:
Azure’s network security tools provide robust protection against evolving threats. By mastering DDoS Protection, Firewall, and WAF, you can secure cloud workloads effectively.
Additional Linux & Windows Commands for Security:
- Linux Traffic Monitoring:
sudo tcpdump -i eth0 -w capture.pcap
- Windows Firewall Rule:
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "BlockRDP" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 3389 -Action Block
- Azure CLI for Logs:
az monitor activity-log list --resource-group MyResourceGroup --output table
Expected Output:
A fully secured Azure environment with DDoS mitigation, firewall rules, and WAF policies in place.
Prediction:
As cloud adoption grows, automated security policies and AI-driven threat detection will become standard in Azure Network Security. Stay ahead by mastering these tools now.
IT/Security Reporter URL:
Reported By: Activity 7336830078913253376 – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
