Protect data in transit
Add encryption to the Virtual Network default security controls to enhance protection for your data in transit. Learn about Azure Virtual Network encryption.
Enhance security and isolation
Run virtual machines and applications in an isolated and highly secure manner while using private IP addresses. Define subnets and policies to control access.
Rely on the global reach of Azure
Microsoft owns and operates one of the world's largest networks. By default, traffic between Azure resources stays within the Microsoft global network for optimal performance and high reliability. Improve security and reduce latency by avoiding the public internet to pass requests between virtual machines, virtual networks, databases, and other resources.
Build sophisticated network topologies
Create advanced overlay architectures on top of Azure resources and services. Run WAN optimizers, load balancers, and application firewalls in a virtual network and define traffic flows with a high degree of control.
Extend your datacenter to the cloud
Extend your on-premises IT environment to the cloud. Securely connect to a virtual network with an IPsec VPN or a private connection by using Azure ExpressRoute. Authenticate customers for secure access to an on-premises Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) service.
Gain flexibility for building apps
Use virtual networks to combine platform as a service (PaaS) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) resources to reduce network complexity when building or running apps.
Manage virtual networks at scale
Reduce operational overhead by centrally managing your virtual network resources. Create and manage network security rules globally across subscriptions and regions. Manage the configurations for your entire environment from one place. Simplify deployment of configurations to test in specific regions.
