What is Azure Resource Manager?
Azure Resource Manager (ARM) is the central deployment framework for the Microsoft Azure platform. It serves as a control plane that enables creation, updating, and management of resources in Azure environments through a consistent API. With ARM, organizations can define infrastructure as code using JSON-based templates or the Bicep language, thereby automating resource setup and configuration. From a cybersecurity perspective, ARM provides capabilities for implementing role-based access control (RBAC), resource groups, resource locking, and policy-based governance to secure the infrastructure.
Think of Azure Resource Manager as the operating system for the Azure cloud. Just as an operating system coordinates all activities on a computer, ARM coordinates all operations and interactions with Azure resources. It handles authentication, authorization, resource orchestration, and is responsible for ensuring resources are deployed and operated in accordance with defined security rules and compliance requirements.
Sicra and Azure Resource Manager
Sicra has extensive experience with Azure Resource Manager as the foundation for secure cloud infrastructure in Azure. We help customers implement structured ARM deployments with built-in security controls, proper resource organization, and role-based access. This includes developing secure ARM templates and Bicep files, as well as implementing Azure Policy to ensure continuous compliance and security control across the entire infrastructure.
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