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Data Encryption Best Practices
This page contains Windows bias
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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
Bias Analysis
Detected Bias Types
windows_tools
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias by referencing Windows-specific tools and patterns (e.g., Privileged Access Workstation, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure RMS) without mentioning Linux equivalents or alternatives. Endpoint and workstation security guidance is framed around Windows concepts, and there are no examples or recommendations for Linux-based management workstations or open-source alternatives. The documentation assumes a Windows-centric environment, omitting Linux-specific best practices and tools for secure access, endpoint protection, and data encryption.
Recommendations
- Include examples and guidance for securing Linux-based management workstations, such as using hardened Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu LTS, CentOS Stream) and open-source endpoint protection solutions.
- Mention Linux-compatible key management and encryption tools, such as integration with Azure Key Vault via CLI, REST API, or SDKs available for Linux.
- Provide parity in endpoint protection recommendations, referencing Linux security frameworks (e.g., SELinux, AppArmor), and open-source antivirus solutions.
- Add examples for VPN and secure access setup using Linux clients (e.g., strongSwan, OpenVPN) alongside Windows examples.
- Reference cross-platform Azure management tools (e.g., Azure CLI, Terraform) and provide usage examples on Linux.
- Ensure documentation language and examples address both Windows and Linux environments equally, avoiding implicit Windows-first assumptions.
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