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

Hey 👋 Awesome with Security + AI. Building high-performing businesses | Microsoft MVP/MCM/MCT | Ctrl+Alt+Azure 🎙️ | Dad of 3 | Powerlifting + 🥦

Host

Tobias Zimmergren

Principal Content Lead @Microsoft. Co-host @CtrlAltAzure. Tweets about #azure, #security, #cybersecurity, #architecture, and more. Ex MVP (13yrs)

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This is the Ctrl+Alt+Azure podcast. We talk about all things Microsoft, including Microsoft Azure, and share our experiences and thoughts on the way. Your hosts are Tobias Zimmergren and Jussi Roine.