In our previous blog we discussed what mutual transport layer security (mTLS) is and what some of its use cases are. In this blog I want to discuss two of those use cases. First, how to send client certificate to the backend application server and validate the setup by curl command and second how to […]
Archives for 2023
Azure Managed Lustre—Parallel file system for HPC and AI workloads
Today, Microsoft is announcing the public preview of Azure Managed Lustre, a new addition to the storage offerings in our Azure HPC + AI solution. Lustre is an open-source parallel file system renowned for high-performance computing (HPC) and is adept at large-scale cluster computing. Azure Managed Lustre provides the high-performance storage of Lustre with the […]
7 reasons to join us at Azure Open Source Day
This post was coauthored by Katie Fritsch and ChatGPT. Are you interested in learning more about Azure and open-source technologies? Do you want to learn about the latest AI capabilities on Azure and how Microsoft is leveraging open-source technologies to drive innovation? If so, you won't want to miss Azure Open Source Day on Tuesday, […]
H&R Block’s blockbuster data strategy
If you think your company isn’t making the most of its data, you’re probably right. Just ask H&R Block. In 2019, before most people began sheltering in place due to COVID, the company rolled out a new data platform that would allow it to digitally serve the 13 million people who usually get their taxes […]
Microsoft Azure Security expands variant hunting capacity at a cloud tempo
In the first blog in this series, we discussed our extensive investments in securing Microsoft Azure, including more than 8500 security experts focused on securing our products and services, our industry-leading bug bounty program, our 20-year commitment to the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL), and our sponsorship of key Open-Source Software security initiatives. We also introduced […]
Automate your attack response with Azure DDoS Protection solution for Microsoft Sentinel
DDoS attacks are most known for their ability to take down applications and websites by overwhelming servers and infrastructure with large amounts of traffic. However, there are additional objectives for cybercriminals to use DDoS attacks to exfiltrate data, extort, act politically, or ideologically. One of the most devastating features of DDoS attacks is their unique […]
Secure your application traffic with Application Gateway mTLS
I am happy to share that Azure Application Gateway now supports mutual transport layer security (mTLS) and online certificate status protocol (OCSP). This was one of the key questions from our customers as they were looking for more secure communication options for the cloud workloads. Here, I cover what mTLS is, how it works, when […]
Tune in today: Learn Live experts are ready to accelerate your skilling
There is a treasure trove of information available at Microsoft Learn, including self-paced lessons, assessments, and certifications waiting to be explored—for every skill level. Whether you’re kicking off your IT career or a seasoned pro looking to master new skills to stay competitive, anyone can get blocked on their path to educational growth. That’s where […]
Roundup of AI breakthroughs by Microsoft and NVIDIA
In terms of AI developments, 2022 proved to be a banner year. AI production and usage increased and both deep learning and machine learning models steadily conquered increasingly complex problems. But AI evolution goes beyond impressive production and adoption levels to include breakthroughs in new computing methods, applications, and mega-scale supercomputers. Two of the leaders […]