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Data Encryption Best Practices
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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
Bias Types:
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windows_first
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powershell_heavy
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windows_tools
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missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. Windows terminology, tools, and concepts (e.g., BitLocker, privileged access workstation, contributor roles) are mentioned first or exclusively in several sections. While Linux is referenced (e.g., Azure Disk Encryption for Linux VMs), examples and tool explanations are often Windows-centric or lack Linux parity. There are no Linux-specific command-line or management examples, and secure workstation recommendations are based on Microsoft/Windows models without Linux alternatives.
Recommendations:
- Provide Linux-specific examples and command-line instructions (e.g., using Azure CLI/Bash instead of only referencing Windows/PowerShell or BitLocker).
- When discussing secure workstations, include guidance or references for securing Linux-based admin workstations, not just Microsoft PAW.
- Present Linux and Windows options together, or alternate which is mentioned first, to avoid the perception of Windows as the default.
- Where Windows tools (e.g., BitLocker, privileged access workstation) are mentioned, add equivalent Linux tools (e.g., dm-crypt, LUKS, Linux hardening guides) and link to relevant documentation.
- Include Linux-focused security best practices and reference open-source security tools where appropriate.
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