Chapter 10

Cryptography in Azure

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Secure cryptographic keys

  • Use Azure Key Vault securely

  • Understand the differences between Azure Key Vault and Managed HSM

  • Use cryptographic controls to securely protect data at rest

  • Create code that is crypto-agile

  • Use the Microsoft Data Encryption SDK

  • Use cryptography in various Azure services

  • Understand the basics of Always Encrypted in Azure SQL DB and Cosmos DB

  • Use, enforce, and test TLS connections for compliance

Cryptography comes from the Greek words for “secret writing.” It refers to a branch of information security that uses mathematical algorithms to provide security capabilities such as secrecy, integrity, and authentication.

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