089 - Azure Disk Encryption for Linux

When using Azure, we like to encrypt everything. For Linux virtual machines, though, encryption requires the use of Azure Disk Encryption. In this episode, we take a look at how it works, how to enable it, and what sort of issues might arise. Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.

Show Notes

• Jussi's ground floor chart
• Azure Data Encryption at rest (Microsoft Docs)
• dm-crypt (Wikipedia)
• Get-AzVMDiskEncryptionStatus (Microsoft Docs)
• Securing your Linux VMs in Azure with Azure Disk Encryption (Jussi)

Creators and Guests

Host

Jussi Roine | Microsoft MVP

Untangling Microsoft security for enterprises at Not Bad Security 🛡️ | Microsoft MVP/MCM/MCT

Host

Tobias Zimmergren

CTO, co-founder at pons.io | Co-host ctrlaltazure.com | Ex-Microsoft, ex-MVP.

What is Ctrl+Alt+Azure?

Ctrl+Alt+Azure offers weekly conversations on Microsoft Azure, cloud strategy, security, identity, and generative AI - focused on what matters for architects, developers, CIOs, and CISOs. Hosted by industry experts Tobias Zimmergren and Jussi Roine.