Håvard Løkensgard

Tech Curiosity: Learn, Grow, Repeat

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  • Enabling Virtual Network Encryption

    Enabling Virtual Network Encryption

    Short blog that goes through how to enable virtual network encryption. Read more

  • Navigating the Challenges of Policy as Code in Azure

    Navigating the Challenges of Policy as Code in Azure

    The text is about the my experience with Policy as Code in Azure, which is a way of using policies to create and enforce rules for resources. I try to discusses some of the challenges and scenarios that arise after deploying policies, such as deny policies, audit policies, and deploy if not exists policies. Pointing… Read more

  • Empowering user workflow with Entra ID Lifecycle Workflow (LCW)

    Empowering user workflow with Entra ID Lifecycle Workflow (LCW)

    TLDR; Microsoft Entra ID, previously Azure AD, has introduced a new feature called Lifecycle Management. This tool automates user lifecycle management tasks, allows customization of workflow templates, and integrates with external systems. It also provides audit logs, workflow history, and reporting features for monitoring and troubleshooting. When combined with Access Packages, Lifecycle Workflows (LCW) can Read more

  • Demystifying Azure Policies: The Role of the DenyAction Effect

    Demystifying Azure Policies: The Role of the DenyAction Effect

    TL;DR The new DenyAction effect in Azure Policy provides a robust mechanism to prevent accidental deletion of critical resources and enforce compliance. It offers a more granular control compared to resource locks, allowing specific actions to be blocked. This blog post explores the use of DenyAction effect and provides an example of its implementation. Introduction Azure Policy’s effectiveness largely Read more

  • Increase your security in Azure DevOps

    Increase your security in Azure DevOps

    This past week, a lot of crucial updates were released for Azure DevOps, aimed at enhancing security. In this blog post, we’ll explore how these new features can be implemented to improve the security in your Azure DevOps project. This will be a concise guide, demonstrating how you can quickly and efficiently implement these security Read more