azure security

Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update triggered an unexpected and critical issue for Azure users relying on Virtualisation-Based Security (VBS)—a bug that ultimately prevented certain virtual machines (VMs) from launching at all. In a twist that stymied both IT administrators and cloud...

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has recently issued a high-severity advisory concerning multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Office products. These security flaws could potentially allow attackers to gain elevated privileges, access sensitive data, execute...

If you rely on a Windows device—be it for productivity, education, or daily living in India—the latest guidance from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) delivers an urgent reminder: patch, update, and secure your Microsoft environment now. In July 2025, CERT-In, operating under...

Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday has long served as the industry’s pulse check on the security resilience of the Windows ecosystem. In July 2025, this tradition continues with a surprisingly robust update cycle, as Microsoft rolled out fixes for 130 distinct vulnerabilities spanning Windows...

When deploying and managing virtual machines (VMs) in Microsoft Azure, system administrators frequently rely on the Azure VM Agent to facilitate robust communication between each guest operating system and Azure’s underlying Fabric Controller. This crucial software component acts as the bridge...

Here is a summary of CVE-2025-21195: Title: Azure Service Fabric Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability CVE ID: CVE-2025-21195 Description: There is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Azure Service Fabric Runtime caused by improper link resolution before file access ("link...

Microsoft's recent migration of its Windows Key Management Licensing Service (MKMS) to Azure's Confidential Computing platform marks a significant advancement in cloud security and operational efficiency. This strategic move leverages cutting-edge technologies to enhance the protection of...

Cybersecurity researchers have recently uncovered a sophisticated attack technique that exploits misconfigured Microsoft Azure Arc deployments, enabling adversaries to escalate privileges from cloud environments to on-premises systems and maintain persistent access within enterprise...

IBM’s acquisition of Neudesic in early 2022 marked a pivotal move in consolidating its status as a leader in hybrid and multi-cloud consulting, but the latest news underscores how this relationship has matured into a security juggernaut. Neudesic, as a wholly owned subsidiary of IBM, recently...

Microsoft Azure Arc, designed to provide unified management across on-premises, cloud, and edge resources, continues to be a cornerstone for enterprises seeking hybrid infrastructure agility. However, recent warnings from IBM’s X-Force and corroborating industry analysis have illuminated...

South Africa’s cyber security landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, spurred by the dual catalysts of escalating digital adoption and a corresponding wave of ever-more sophisticated cyber threats. Ransomware, phishing campaigns, insider attacks, and deeply engineered multi-vector exploits...

For years, Microsoft Azure has stood as one of the core pillars of cloud infrastructure for organizations worldwide, embodying the promise of scalable, secure, and flexible platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) solutions. However, a newly surfaced set of...

A critical privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in Azure Machine Learning (AML), allowing attackers with minimal permissions to execute arbitrary code within AML pipelines. This flaw, discovered by cloud security firm Orca Security, underscores the importance of stringent...

The path to becoming a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect is well-trodden yet constantly shifting, as the landscapes of cloud computing and IT certification rapidly evolve. For ambitious professionals targeting the AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions exam...

Generative artificial intelligence has rapidly become a cornerstone of enterprise transformation, with organizations worldwide racing to integrate, deploy, and scale these capabilities across their operations. The challenge is not simply about adopting AI, but about building secure, scalable...

Content Formula’s Xoralia Policy Management Solution is now officially listed in Microsoft AppSource, marking a strategic milestone for both the solution provider and organizations seeking robust, Microsoft-integrated policy management capabilities. This latest development, as reported by...

Cloud computing has become an integral part of daily life, influencing activities from streaming services to online gaming. As businesses and educational institutions increasingly adopt platforms like Microsoft Azure for application deployment and data management, acquiring Azure skills has...

Enterprising threat actors have long sought creative new ways to exploit increasingly complex cloud ecosystems, but a chilling series of events recently unveiled by security researchers at ITM8 demonstrates just how swiftly multiple small oversights in Microsoft Azure can be woven into an attack...

Microsoft's recent introduction of the Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty aims to address the growing demand for digital sovereignty among European organizations. This initiative seeks to empower entities to operate independently, securely, and autonomously within the cloud environment. However...

Microsoft's recent announcement of its 'sovereign cloud' services has sparked significant interest and debate within the tech community. As governments and organizations worldwide grapple with data sovereignty concerns, Microsoft's initiative aims to provide solutions that balance the benefits...