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View all reference designsAzure Landing Zone Reference Design
The challenge
Build a secure, consistent foundation for Azure workloads.
The approach
Connect identity, networking, and policy through a shared landing zone.
Explore this designIdentity and Privileged Access Reference Design
The challenge
Reduce standing privileged access and improve visibility.
The approach
Time-limited access, approval workflows, and regular access reviews.
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A practical look at the controls around your APIs, from authentication to monitoring.
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How to review excess access and make permission changes with clear ownership.
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Key decisions, common misconfigurations, and a practical deployment checklist.
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