security for data warehouse using Azure
Security Checklist for Data Warehouse using Azure
- Create Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) roles with appropriate permissions
- Assign users and groups to RBAC roles
- Regularly review and update RBAC roles and assignments
- Enable multi-factor authentication for user accounts
- Utilize Azure Active Directory for centralized authentication
- Regularly review and update authentication mechanisms
- Monitor user access privileges and remove unnecessary permissions
- Review and update user roles and permissions based on job responsibilities
- Implement a regular review process for user access privileges
- Enable Azure Monitor logging for data warehouse
- Configure logging for user activities and access attempts
- Regularly review and analyze log data for suspicious activities
- Utilize Azure Storage Service Encryption for encrypting data at rest
- Implement SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Regularly review and update encryption techniques
- Configure virtual networks and subnets for data warehouse
- Implement network security groups (NSGs) to control traffic flow
- Regularly review and update network segmentation
- Implement Azure Firewall or Network Security Groups (NSGs)
- Define firewall rules to allow necessary traffic and block unauthorized traffic
- Regularly review and update firewall configurations
- Create network security groups (NSGs) for data warehouse
- Define inbound and outbound security rules to control traffic flow
- Regularly review and update NSG rules
- Configure Azure Virtual Network Gateway for VPN connections
- Enable point-to-site or site-to-site VPN connections for remote access
- Regularly review and update VPN configurations
- Monitor and apply updates and patches for network infrastructure
- Utilize Azure Update Management for centralized update management
- Regularly review and update patch management procedures
- Enable Azure Disk Encryption for virtual machine disks
- Enable Azure Storage Service Encryption for data stored in Azure Storage
- Regularly review and update data encryption mechanisms
- Enable Transparent Data Encryption for database backups
- Configure encryption keys and certificates for TDE
- Regularly review and update TDE configurations
- Create Azure Key Vault for storing encryption keys
- Configure access policies and permissions for Key Vault
- Regularly review and update Key Vault configurations
- Configure SSL/TLS certificates for data warehouse endpoints
- Enable SSL/TLS encryption for data transfer protocols (e.g., HTTPS)
- Regularly review and update SSL/TLS configurations
- Define backup schedules and retention policies for data warehouse
- Utilize Azure Backup or Azure SQL Database automated backups
- Regularly review and update backup schedules
- Perform backup and recovery tests using test environments
- Validate data integrity and recovery time objectives (RTOs)
- Regularly review and update backup and recovery procedures
- Configure offsite storage locations for backups
- Utilize Azure Backup for automated offsite backup storage
- Regularly review and update backup storage configurations
- Define disaster recovery plans and strategies
- Implement Azure Site Recovery for data warehouse replication
- Regularly review and update disaster recovery mechanisms
- Enable Azure Monitor for the data warehouse
- Configure security-related event collection and analysis
- Regularly review and analyze security-related events
- Enable Azure Security Center for the data warehouse
- Configure security policies and recommendations
- Regularly review and act upon Security Center recommendations
- Define alert rules based on security incident triggers
- Configure notification channels for alert delivery
- Regularly review and update alert configurations
- Monitor and review logs for security-related events
- Investigate any suspicious activities or anomalies
- Regularly review and update log monitoring procedures
- Familiarize with applicable data protection regulations
- Implement necessary security controls and procedures to meet compliance requirements
- Regularly review and update compliance measures
- Perform regular assessments against industry standards
- Document compliance measures and findings
- Regularly review and update compliance documentation
- Identify specific regulatory requirements applicable to the data warehouse
- Implement necessary security controls and procedures to meet those requirements
- Regularly review and update regulatory compliance measures
- Schedule regular security audits and penetration tests
- Engage third-party auditors or conduct internal assessments
- Regularly review and update security audit and penetration testing procedures
- Create an incident response plan outlining response procedures
- Define roles and responsibilities for incident response team members
- Regularly review and update the incident response plan
- Identify appropriate incident response team members
- Define roles and responsibilities for each team member
- Regularly review and update incident response team roles and responsibilities
- Develop and conduct training programs for incident response
- Ensure staff is aware of incident response procedures
- Regularly review and update incident response training materials
- Define communication channels for reporting security incidents
- Provide contact information for incident reporting
- Regularly review and update communication channels and contact information
- Conduct post-incident analysis and root cause analysis
- Identify lessons learned and areas for improvement
- Regularly review and apply lessons learned to enhance security measures
- Perform periodic security policy and procedure reviews
- Update security policies and procedures based on changing requirements
- Regularly review and update security policy and procedure documentation
- Monitor Azure security documentation and resources
- Stay informed about new security best practices and recommendations
- Regularly review and update security practices based on Azure recommendations
- Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for employees
- Cover topics such as phishing, password security, and data protection
- Regularly review and update security awareness training materials
- Schedule regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests
- Engage third-party security experts or perform internal assessments
- Regularly review and update vulnerability assessment and penetration testing procedures
- Monitor security threat intelligence sources
- Stay updated with emerging security threats and vulnerabilities
- Regularly review and update security threat awareness measures
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