Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architectures
What does the MCRA include?
The MCRA includes key information about:
Antipatterns (common mistakes) and best practices
Guiding rulesets for end to end architecture
Threat trends, and attack patterns
Mapping Microsoft capabilities to organizational roles
Mapping Microsoft capabilities to Zero Trust standards
Securing privileged access
Reference plans in SAF (including example of patching modernization)
Prioritizing using attacker return on investment (ROI)
...and more
The MCRA also includes detailed technical diagrams for:
Microsoft cybersecurity capabilities
Zero trust user access
Security operations (SecOps/SOC)
Operational technology (OT)
Multicloud and cross-platform capabilities
Attack chain coverage
Infrastructure and Development Security
Security organizational functions
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