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Securing Cloud PCs and Azure Virtual Desktop

Securing Cloud PCs and Azure Virtual Desktop

By : Dominiek Verham, Johan Vanneuville
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Securing Cloud PCs and Azure Virtual Desktop

Securing Cloud PCs and Azure Virtual Desktop

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By: Dominiek Verham, Johan Vanneuville

Overview of this book

Do you want to effectively implement and maintain secure virtualized systems? This book will give you a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft virtual endpoints, from the fundamentals of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop to advanced security measures, enabling you to secure, manage, and optimize virtualized environments in line with contemporary cybersecurity challenges. You’ll start with an introduction to Microsoft technologies, gaining a foundational understanding of their capabilities. Next, you’ll delve into the importance of endpoint security, addressing the challenges faced by companies in safeguarding their digital perimeters. This book serves as a practical guide to securing virtual endpoints, covering topics such as network access, data leakage prevention, update management, threat detection, and access control configuration. As you progress, the book offers insights into the nuanced security measures required for Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and the broader Microsoft Azure infrastructure. The book concludes with real-world use cases, providing practical scenarios for deploying Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped with practical skills for implementing and evaluating robust endpoint security strategies.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
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Part 1: An Introduction to Microsoft Virtual Desktops
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Part 2: Why Is Endpoint Security Important?
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Part 3: Security Controls for W365 and AVD
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Part 4: Additional Security Controls per Solution
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Part 5: Use Cases

A desktop at the heart of a user’s workspace

A company-owned desktop is the heart of a user’s workspace. A modern workspace empowers the user to be productive at any time and from any location. It provides access to company-owned resources such as data and applications, as well as collaborative and communication tools for colleagues and external users alike.

While a modern workspace provides a lot of benefits to companies and their users, it also provides a big security risk if the workspace has not been secured correctly. Here are some examples of severe implications should the workspace of the user become compromised:

  • Legal consequences: Companies should be aware of any legal consequences and responsibilities if any sensitive data becomes compromised or leaked.
  • Financial consequences: Companies should be aware of the financial impact of any breaches. These consequences could be anything from investigating costs to legal fees, from fines to compensating...

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