Aidan Finn

Aidan Finn, a principal consultant at Innofactor with a decade of Azure experience, discusses the fundamental shifts in networking when moving to the cloud. He emphasizes that traditional designs don’t fit Azure’s architecture, highlighting the role of network security groups over subnets. Aidan shares insights on the evolution of Azure, the challenges of transitioning to cloud environments, and best practices for managing security. He advocates for a hub-and-spoke model in Azure networking, discussing the strategic placement of gateways to enhance both performance and security.

Aidan Finn, an Azure MVP and principal consultant with InnoFactor Norway, dives into the world of Software-Defined Networking within Azure. He discusses the key differences between Azure Firewall SKUs and shares best practices for configuration. Aidan highlights the importance of user feedback in shaping security features and addresses the challenges of cloud migration, advocating for modern security approaches. He also emphasizes the benefits of software-defined networking, making Azure Firewall accessible through abundant educational resources.