Azure Firewall is a cloud-based network security service provided by Microsoft Azure that provides network-level protection for resources deployed in Azure. Azure Firewall acts as a barrier between an organization’s internal network and the internet, providing protection against inbound and outbound traffic that could compromise the security of the network.
Azure Firewall offers a range of security features, including:
- Network traffic filtering: Azure Firewall enables you to create rules that filter traffic based on source and destination IP address, protocol, and port number.
- Application-level filtering: The service supports the filtering of traffic based on the application protocol, including HTTP, HTTPS, and SQL.
- Threat intelligence: Azure Firewall includes built-in threat intelligence that can identify and block traffic from known malicious IP addresses and domains.
- Integration with Azure services: Azure Firewall integrates with other Azure services, including Azure Virtual Network, Azure Monitor, and Azure Log Analytics.
- Centralized management: The service offers centralized management and monitoring of network security policies across multiple Azure subscriptions and regions.
- High availability: Azure Firewall provides high availability and automatic scaling to ensure that network security is maintained even during peak usage periods.
Azure Firewall is a robust and scalable network security service that provides advanced security features to help protect Azure resources against network-based attacks and threats. Azure Firewall can be used to secure applications and services deployed in Azure, as well as hybrid cloud environments that extend on-premises networks to the cloud.
