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🛡️ Azure SQL Server Auditing is not enabled🟢

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Description​

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Description​

Enable auditing on SQL Servers.

Rationale​

The Azure platform allows a SQL server to be created as a service. Enabling auditing at the server level ensures that all existing and newly created databases on the SQL server instance are audited. Auditing policy applied on the SQL database does not override auditing policy and settings applied on the particular SQL server where the database is hosted.

Auditing tracks database events and writes them to an audit log in the Azure storage account. It also helps to maintain regulatory compliance, understand database activity, and gain insight into discrepancies and anomalies that could indicate business concerns or suspected security violations.

Audit​

From Azure Portal​
  1. Go to SQL servers.
  2. For each server instance.
  3. Under Security, click Auditing.
  4. Ensure that Enable Azure SQL Auditing is set to On.
From PowerShell​

Get the list of all SQL Servers:

Get-AzSqlServer

For each Server:

Get-AzSqlServerAudit -ResourceGroupName <ResourceGroupName> -ServerName <SQLServerName>

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Remediation​

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Remediation​

From Azure Portal​

  1. Go to SQL servers.
  2. Select the SQL server instance.
  3. Under Security, click Auditing.
  4. Click the toggle next to Enable Azure SQL Auditing.
  5. Select an Audit log destination.
  6. Click Save.

From PowerShell​

Get the list of all SQL Servers:

Get-AzSqlServer

For each Server, enable auditing and set the retention for at least 90 days.

Log Analytics Example​
Set-AzSqlServerAudit -ResourceGroupName <resource group name> -ServerName <SQL Server name> -RetentionInDays <Number of Days to retain the audit logs, should be 90days minimum> -LogAnalyticsTargetState Enabled -WorkspaceResourceId "/subscriptions/<subscription ID>/resourceGroups/insights-integration/providers/Microsoft.OperationalInsights/workspaces/<workspace name>
Event Hub Example​
Set-AzSqlServerAudit -ResourceGroupName "<resource group name>" -ServerName "<SQL Server name>" -EventHubTargetState Enabled -EventHubName "<Event Hub name>" -EventHubAuthorizationRuleResourceId "<Event Hub Authorization Rule Resource ID>"

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policy.yaml​

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Linked Framework Sections​

SectionSub SectionsInternal RulesPoliciesFlagsCompliance
💼 APRA CPG 234 → 💼 67a network and user profiling that establishes a baseline of normal activity which, when combined with logging and alerting mechanisms, can enable detection of anomalous activity;1922no data
💼 CIS Azure v1.1.0 → 💼 4.1 Ensure that 'Auditing' is set to 'On'11no data
💼 CIS Azure v1.3.0 → 💼 4.1.1 Ensure that 'Auditing' is set to 'On' - Level 1 (Automated)11no data
💼 CIS Azure v1.4.0 → 💼 4.1.1 Ensure that 'Auditing' is set to 'On' - Level 1 (Automated)11no data
💼 CIS Azure v1.5.0 → 💼 4.1.1 Ensure that 'Auditing' is set to 'On' - Level 1 (Automated)11no data
💼 CIS Azure v2.0.0 → 💼 4.1.1 Ensure that 'Auditing' is set to 'On' - Level 1 (Automated)11no data
💼 CIS Azure v2.1.0 → 💼 4.1.1 Ensure that 'Auditing' is set to 'On' - Level 1 (Automated)11no data
💼 CIS Azure v3.0.0 → 💼 5.1.1 Ensure that 'Auditing' is set to 'On' (Automated)1no data
💼 Cloudaware Framework → 💼 Logging and Monitoring Configuration65no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 AC-6(9) Log Use of Privileged Functions (M)(H)726no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 AU-3(1) Additional Audit Information (M)(H)14no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 AU-12 Audit Record Generation (L)(M)(H)265no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 CM-3 Configuration Change Control (M)(H)425no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 SI-4 System Monitoring (L)(M)(H)145056no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 SI-4(4) Inbound and Outbound Communications Traffic (M)(H)68no data
💼 FedRAMP High Security Controls → 💼 SI-4(20) Privileged Users (H)4851no data
💼 FedRAMP Low Security Controls → 💼 AU-12 Audit Record Generation (L)(M)(H)65no data
💼 FedRAMP Low Security Controls → 💼 SI-4 System Monitoring (L)(M)(H)8no data
💼 FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls → 💼 AC-6(9) Log Use of Privileged Functions (M)(H)26no data
💼 FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls → 💼 AU-3(1) Additional Audit Information (M)(H)14no data
💼 FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls → 💼 AU-12 Audit Record Generation (L)(M)(H)65no data
💼 FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls → 💼 CM-3 Configuration Change Control (M)(H)219no data
💼 FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls → 💼 SI-4 System Monitoring (L)(M)(H)710no data
💼 FedRAMP Moderate Security Controls → 💼 SI-4(4) Inbound and Outbound Communications Traffic (M)(H)8no data
💼 ISO/IEC 27001:2022 → 💼 5.28 Collection of evidence1421no data
💼 ISO/IEC 27001:2022 → 💼 8.15 Logging1834no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 DE.AE-1: A baseline of network operations and expected data flows for users and systems is established and managed1034no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 DE.AE-2: Detected events are analyzed to understand attack targets and methods1824no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 DE.AE-3: Event data are collected and correlated from multiple sources and sensors1838no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 DE.AE-4: Impact of events is determined1314no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 DE.CM-1: The network is monitored to detect potential cybersecurity events1863no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 DE.CM-5: Unauthorized mobile code is detected1112no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 DE.CM-6: External service provider activity is monitored to detect potential cybersecurity events67no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 DE.CM-7: Monitoring for unauthorized personnel, connections, devices, and software is performed1824no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 DE.DP-2: Detection activities comply with all applicable requirements67no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 DE.DP-3: Detection processes are tested1314no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 DE.DP-4: Event detection information is communicated2933no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 DE.DP-5: Detection processes are continuously improved1316no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 ID.RA-1: Asset vulnerabilities are identified and documented1316no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 PR.IP-8: Effectiveness of protection technologies is shared67no data
💼 NIST CSF v1.1 → 💼 RS.AN-1: Notifications from detection systems are investigated1824no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 DE.AE-02: Potentially adverse events are analyzed to better understand associated activities35no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 DE.AE-03: Information is correlated from multiple sources50no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 DE.AE-04: The estimated impact and scope of adverse events are understood14no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 DE.AE-06: Information on adverse events is provided to authorized staff and tools33no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 DE.AE-07: Cyber threat intelligence and other contextual information are integrated into the analysis38no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 DE.CM-01: Networks and network services are monitored to find potentially adverse events145no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 DE.CM-03: Personnel activity and technology usage are monitored to find potentially adverse events85no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 DE.CM-06: External service provider activities and services are monitored to find potentially adverse events35no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 DE.CM-09: Computing hardware and software, runtime environments, and their data are monitored to find potentially adverse events142no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 ID.AM-03: Representations of the organization's authorized network communication and internal and external network data flows are maintained69no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 ID.IM-02: Improvements are identified from security tests and exercises, including those done in coordination with suppliers and relevant third parties40no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 ID.IM-03: Improvements are identified from execution of operational processes, procedures, and activities41no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 ID.RA-01: Vulnerabilities in assets are identified, validated, and recorded31no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 ID.RA-07: Changes and exceptions are managed, assessed for risk impact, recorded, and tracked31no data
💼 NIST CSF v2.0 → 💼 RS.MA-02: Incident reports are triaged and validated25no data
💼 NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 → 💼 AC-6(9) Least Privilege _ Log Use of Privileged Functions1719no data
💼 NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 → 💼 AU-3(1) Content of Audit Records _ Additional Audit Information1314no data
💼 NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 → 💼 AU-12 Audit Record Generation44765no data
💼 NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 → 💼 CM-3 Configuration Change Control81725no data
💼 PCI DSS v3.2.1 → 💼 10.1 Implement audit trails to link all access to system components to each individual user.47no data
💼 PCI DSS v3.2.1 → 💼 10.2.1 All individual user accesses to cardholder data.414no data
💼 PCI DSS v3.2.1 → 💼 10.2.4 Invalid logical access attempts.414no data
💼 PCI DSS v4.0.1 → 💼 10.2.1.1 Audit logs capture all individual user access to cardholder data.14no data
💼 PCI DSS v4.0.1 → 💼 10.2.1.4 Audit logs capture all invalid logical access attempts.14no data
💼 PCI DSS v4.0 → 💼 10.2.1.1 Audit logs capture all individual user access to cardholder data.114no data
💼 PCI DSS v4.0 → 💼 10.2.1.4 Audit logs capture all invalid logical access attempts.114no data
💼 SOC 2 → 💼 CC4.2-3 Monitors Corrective Action66no data
💼 SOC 2 → 💼 CC5.2-3 Establishes Relevant Security Management Process Controls Activities1536no data
💼 SOC 2 → 💼 CC7.1-2 Monitors Infrastructure and Software811no data