Securing Azure Cosmos DB: The Right Way | Sudhanshu Khera | Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026

Modern data applications often struggle to balance strong security with developer velocity. Teams face hard questions: how to move away from shared secrets, how to limit access without breaking apps, and how to protect sensitive data while still enabling real-world operational scenarios. Sudhanshu Khera (Senior PM, Azure Cosmos DB Security) walks through a practical, recommended approach to securing cloud data workloads. Using real customer scenarios, he shows how to think about identity-first access, isolation, encryption, and data protection as a cohesive strategy — not a collection of disconnected features. You'll leave with a clear, adaptable framework for evaluating and improving your data security posture. 👤 Connect with Sudhanshu Khera 📝 Sudhanshu is a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, specializing in security for Azure Cosmos DB. Sudhanshu has over 17 years of experience in driving strategy and innovation in enterprise/B2B digital Identity and Access Management (IAM) and cybersecurity. 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sudhanshukhera/ 🎤 https://developer.azurecosmosdb.com/conf/#speaker/sudhanshu-khera --- Azure Cosmos DB Conf 2026 is a free virtual developer event focused on building modern, scalable applications with Azure Cosmos DB. Sessions feature Microsoft engineers, product teams, and members of the global developer community sharing real-world solutions and best practices. Originally streamed on April 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM PT 🔗 Useful Links • Explore all sessions on-demand — https://aka.ms/CosmosConf26Playlist • Take the Cosmos Conf Challenge. First 500 to complete gets a voucher for 100% free certificate exam for DP-420 — https://aka.ms/CosmosDBConfChallenge • Azure DB Cosmos Conference 2026 Post-Event Survey — https://aka.ms/CosmosConf2026Survey • Visit the conference website — https://aka.ms/azurecosmosdbconf • Subscribe to Azure Cosmos DB on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@AzureCosmosDB • Follow Azure Cosmos DB on X — https:/