You can access the full content via a Packt Subscription or through O'Reilly Media , both of which offer free trials (usually 7-10 days) for new users.

While the Cookbook organizes information beautifully, much of the core knowledge can be found in Microsoft’s own ecosystem.

If the price tag of a physical book is too high, you don't have to resort to piracy. There are legitimate ways to access this knowledge:

The by Steve Miles (sometimes referenced as Stephen Miles) is a practical guide published by Packt Publishing in March 2023. It is designed as a "recipe-based" resource for professionals looking to secure Microsoft Azure environments through real-world scenarios and actionable configurations. Accessing the PDF

Recipes for securing Azure SQL Databases and Storage accounts.

If you work in the cloud security space, you know that Azure is a beast. It’s a massive ecosystem with constantly evolving security protocols, compliance requirements, and configuration nuances.

Focuses on securing Azure AD (now Microsoft Entra ID) through MFA, Conditional Access, and Identity Protection.