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🛡️ Azure MySQL Flexible Server require_secure_transport Parameter is not set to ON🟢

  • Contextual name: 🛡️ Flexible Server require_secure_transport Parameter is not set to ON🟢
  • ID: /ce/ca/azure/mysql-database/flexible-server-require-secure-transport-parameter
  • Tags:
  • Policy Type: COMPLIANCE_POLICY
  • Policy Categories: SECURITY

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Description​

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Description​

Enable require_secure_transport on MySQL flexible servers.

Rationale​

SSL connectivity helps to provide a new layer of security by connecting database server to client applications using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Enforcing SSL connections between database server and client applications helps protect against "man in the middle" attacks by encrypting the data stream between the server and application.

Audit​

From Azure Portal​
  1. Login to Azure Portal using https://portal.azure.com.
  2. Go to Azure Database for MySQL flexible servers.
  3. For each database, under Settings, click Server parameters.
  4. In the filter bar, type require_secure_transport.
  5. Ensure that the VALUE for require_secure_transport is ON.
From Azure CLI​

Ensure the below command returns a value of on:

az mysql flexible-server parameter show --resource-group <resourceGroup> --server-name <serverName> --name require_secure_transport
From PowerShell​

Ensure the below command returns a value of on:

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Remediation​

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Remediation​

From Azure Portal​

  1. Login to Azure Portal using https://portal.azure.com.
  2. Go to Azure Database for MySQL flexible servers.
  3. For each database, under Settings, click Server parameters.
  4. In the filter bar, type require_secure_transport.
  5. Set the VALUE for require_secure_transport to ON.
  6. Click Save.

From Azure CLI​

Use the below command to enable require_secure_transport:

az mysql flexible-server parameter set --resource-group <resourceGroup> --server-name <serverName> --name require_secure_transport --value on

From PowerShell​

Use the below command to enable require_secure_transport:

Update-AzMySqlFlexibleServerConfiguration -ResourceGroupName <resourceGroup> -ServerName <serverName> -Name require_secure_transport -Value on

policy.yaml​

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Linked Framework Sections​

SectionSub SectionsInternal RulesPoliciesFlagsCompliance
💼 APRA CPG 234 → 💼 54 Cryptographic techniques can be used to control access to sensitive data, both in storage and in transit. The strength of the cryptographic techniques deployed would be commensurate with the sensitivity and criticality of the data as well as other supplementary or compensating controls (refer to Attachment E for further guidance).2122no data
💼 CIS Azure v1.1.0 → 💼 4.11 Ensure 'Enforce SSL connection' is set to 'ENABLED' for MySQL Database Server11no data
💼 CIS Azure v1.3.0 → 💼 4.3.2 Ensure 'Enforce SSL connection' is set to 'ENABLED' for MySQL Database Server - Level 1 (Automated)11no data
💼 CIS Azure v1.4.0 → 💼 4.4.1 Ensure 'Enforce SSL connection' is set to 'Enabled' for Standard MySQL Database Server - Level 1 (Automated)11no data
💼 CIS Azure v1.5.0 → 💼 4.4.1 Ensure 'Enforce SSL connection' is set to 'Enabled' for Standard MySQL Database Server - Level 1 (Automated)11no data
💼 CIS Azure v2.0.0 → 💼 4.4.1 Ensure 'Enforce SSL connection' is set to 'Enabled' for Standard MySQL Database Server - Level 1 (Automated)11no data
💼 CIS Azure v2.1.0 → 💼 4.4.1 Ensure 'Enforce SSL connection' is set to 'Enabled' for Standard MySQL Database Server - Level 1 (Automated)11no data
💼 CIS Azure v3.0.0 → 💼 5.3.1 Ensure server parameter 'require_secure_transport' is set to 'ON' for MySQL flexible server (Automated)1no data
💼 Cloudaware Framework → 💼 Data Encryption67no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 AC-3 Access Enforcement (L)(M)(H)3782no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (M)(H)237101no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 AC-4(4) Flow Control of Encrypted Information (H)2627no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 AC-17(2) Protection of Confidentiality and Integrity Using Encryption (M)(H)20no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 SC-7 Boundary Protection (L)(M)(H)10879no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 SC-8 Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity (L)(M)(H)1824no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 SC-8(1) Cryptographic Protection (L)(M)(H)823no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 SC-13 Cryptographic Protection (L)(M)(H)1641no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 SC-23 Session Authenticity (M)(H)720no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (L)(M)(H)1735no data
💼 FedRAMP Low Security Controls → 💼 AC-3 Access Enforcement (L)(M)(H)82no data
💼 FedRAMP Low Security Controls → 💼 SC-7 Boundary Protection (L)(M)(H)47no data
💼 FedRAMP Low Security Controls → 💼 SC-8 Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity (L)(M)(H)124no data
💼 FedRAMP Low Security Controls → 💼 SC-8(1) Cryptographic Protection (L)(M)(H)23no data
💼 FedRAMP Low Security Controls → 💼 SC-13 Cryptographic Protection (L)(M)(H)41no data
💼 FedRAMP Low Security Controls → 💼 SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (L)(M)(H)135no data
💼 FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls → 💼 AC-3 Access Enforcement (L)(M)(H)82no data
💼 FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls → 💼 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (M)(H)185no data
💼 FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls → 💼 AC-17(2) Protection of Confidentiality and Integrity Using Encryption (M)(H)20no data
💼 FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls → 💼 SC-7 Boundary Protection (L)(M)(H)765no data
💼 FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls → 💼 SC-8 Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity (L)(M)(H)124no data
💼 FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls → 💼 SC-8(1) Cryptographic Protection (L)(M)(H)23no data
💼 FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls → 💼 SC-13 Cryptographic Protection (L)(M)(H)41no data
💼 FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls → 💼 SC-23 Session Authenticity (M)(H)20no data
💼 FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls → 💼 SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (L)(M)(H)135no data
💼 ISO/IEC 27001:2013 → 💼 A.10.1.1 Policy on the use of cryptographic controls1819no data
💼 ISO/IEC 27001:2013 → 💼 A.14.1.3 Protecting application services transactions1015no data
💼 ISO/IEC 27001:2022 → 💼 5.14 Information transfer810no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 PR.AC-5: Network integrity is protected (e.g., network segregation, network segmentation)1044no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 PR.DS-1: Data-at-rest is protected1530no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 PR.DS-2: Data-in-transit is protected1653no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 PR.DS-5: Protections against data leaks are implemented4791no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 PR.DS-6: Integrity checking mechanisms are used to verify software, firmware, and information integrity2227no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 PR.PT-4: Communications and control networks are protected1044no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 DE.CM-09: Computing hardware and software, runtime environments, and their data are monitored to find potentially adverse events170no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 PR.AA-06: Physical access to assets is managed, monitored, and enforced commensurate with risk44no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 PR.DS-01: The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-at-rest are protected180no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 PR.DS-02: The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-in-transit are protected156no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 PR.DS-10: The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-in-use are protected176no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 PR.IR-01: Networks and environments are protected from unauthorized logical access and usage119no data
💼 NIST SP 800-53 Revision 4 → 💼 SC-28 PROTECTION OF INFORMATION AT REST233no data
💼 NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 → 💼 AC-4(2) Information Flow Enforcement _ Processing Domains3133no data
💼 NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 → 💼 AC-17(2) Remote Access _ Protection of Confidentiality and Integrity Using Encryption1220no data
💼 NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 → 💼 SC-8(1) Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity _ Cryptographic Protection822no data
💼 NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 → 💼 SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest31736no data
💼 PCI DSS v3.2.1 → 💼 2.2.4 Configure system security parameters to prevent misuse.16no data
💼 PCI DSS v3.2.1 → 💼 2.3 Encrypt all non-console administrative access using strong cryptography.310no data
💼 PCI DSS v3.2.1 → 💼 4.1 Use strong cryptography and security protocols to safeguard sensitive cardholder data during transmission over open, public networks.1828no data
💼 PCI DSS v3.2.1 → 💼 8.2.1 Using strong cryptography, render all authentication credentials unreadable during transmission and storage on all system components.14no data
💼 PCI DSS v4.0.1 → 💼 2.2.6 System security parameters are configured to prevent misuse.16no data
💼 PCI DSS v4.0.1 → 💼 2.2.7 All non-console administrative access is encrypted using strong cryptography.10no data
💼 PCI DSS v4.0.1 → 💼 4.2.1 Strong cryptography and security protocols are implemented to safeguard PAN during transmission over open, public networks.228no data
💼 PCI DSS v4.0.1 → 💼 8.3.2 Strong cryptography is used to render all authentication factors unreadable during transmission and storage on all system components.14no data
💼 PCI DSS v4.0 → 💼 2.2.6 System security parameters are configured to prevent misuse.1216no data
💼 PCI DSS v4.0 → 💼 2.2.7 All non-console administrative access is encrypted using strong cryptography.410no data
💼 PCI DSS v4.0 → 💼 4.2.1 Strong cryptography and security protocols are implemented to safeguard PAN during transmission over open, public networks.2928no data
💼 PCI DSS v4.0 → 💼 8.3.2 Strong cryptography is used to render all authentication factors unreadable during transmission and storage on all system components.614no data
💼 SOC 2 → 💼 CC6.7-2 Uses Encryption Technologies or Secure Communication Channels to Protect Data68no data