A Guide to Securing Virtual Desktops in Microsoft AzureUse of virtual desktops and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is on the upswing, driven in large part by the need to equip, scale and secure remote workers and remote work in reaction to COVID-19. As of July 2020, researchers at Palo Alto Networks Threat Research Group, Unit 42, identified more than 40,000 newly registered websites using a coronavirus-related name. These are classified as high- risk sites due to the scams and malware being pushed onto unsuspecting users. 1 At the same time, according to Forbes, VDI vendors reported a three- to fourfold increase in adoption. 2 This was not a coincidence. Forrester Research said remote access has become “mission critical” and VDI is a way “to effect remote access quickly and a

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