Secure Azure Functions with Keys and CORS

Are you building serverless applications with Azure Functions and need to ensure they are protected from unauthorized access? This course will equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical steps to implement robust security measures for your Azure Functions, enabling you to deploy secure and reliable serverless solutions. You will understand the core concepts of serverless security and learn to apply industry best practices. What you'll learn: * Understand the core security concepts relevant to Azure Functions. * Apply function-level keys to restrict access to your serverless endpoints. * Configure Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) policies for secure web interactions. * Implement secure configuration practices for Azure Functions, including environment variables. * Explore the basics of using Managed Identities for secure service-to-service communication. The course begins by defining fundamental security principles and serverless architecture, then guides you through practical exercises on setting up authentication with function keys and managing CORS. You will also learn about best practices for secure configuration and an introduction to managed identities. This course is designed for beginners who are new to securing Azure Functions and have basic familiarity with Azure. No prior security expertise is required. Start your journey to building more secure serverless applications today.