Data Encryption and Secure Data Transfer

In today’s business landscape, safeguarding sensitive data is crucial due to the increasing threat of cyber attacks. As data moves across networks and resides in diverse locations, it faces security risks. Data encryption and secure transfer are vital for protecting information from unauthorized access. Here we delve into Azure Data Factory (ADF), highlighting the significance of data encryption and secure transfer. We’ll explore available methods and best practices for data security in ADF.

Secure data transfer

Secure data transfer in ADF and across Azure services protects sensitive information from unauthorized access and cyber threats. Encryption methods like HTTPS, FTPS, and SFTP, along with authentication mechanisms such as usernames/passwords and SSH keys, are employed by ADF. Integration runtimes, private endpoints, virtual network service endpoints, and network security groups ensure secure and controlled data transfer within Azure, supporting various protocols and authentication options. Below are some of the key features:

• ADF integration runtime: This ensures secure, scalable data integration on an Azure virtual network.

• Private endpoints: Users can access services securely via a private endpoint in the virtual network, eliminating the need for public IP addresses.

• Virtual network service endpoints: This securely connects Azure service resources to a virtual network.

• Network security groups: This provides basic network security for resources, controlling traffic based on rules for source/destination IP addresses and port numbers.

Data encryption

ADF provides several options for data encryption, including Azure Storage Service Encryption (SSE), Azure Disk Encryption, and ...