Controlling Data Egress in Azure

This article sheds light on the importance of data egress control in Azure networks. Focusing on regulated companies that demand stringent data governance, Cloud Architects play a crucial role in managing secure and efficient data exit points from their network. The article covers the Azure services that allow data egress, such as Virtual Network subnets, User Defined Routes, NAT Gateway, VNET Gateway, Public IP Addresses and Prefixes, and Azure Firewall. It helps you understand how to secure and monitor data egress and what can govern your Azure Data Egress requests with techniques such as micro-segmentation through Azure Network Security Group (NSG), Azure Policy, and Azure Firewall Rules. By adopting the principles outlined in the article, you can strengthen defenses against potential threats and secure data integrity when data leaves your Azure network.