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Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance controls for Azure Storage

  • Article
  • 10/18/2022
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Regulatory Compliance in Azure Policy provides Microsoft created and managed initiative definitions, known as built-ins, for the compliance domains and security controls related to different compliance standards. This page lists the compliance domains and security controls for Azure Storage. You can assign the built-ins for a security control individually to help make your Azure resources compliant with the specific standard.

The title of each built-in policy definition links to the policy definition in the Azure portal. Use the link in the Policy Version column to view the source on the Azure Policy GitHub repo.

Important

Each control is associated with one or more Azure Policy definitions. These policies might help you assess compliance with the control. However, there often isn't a one-to-one or complete match between a control and one or more policies. As such, Compliant in Azure Policy refers only to the policies themselves. This doesn't ensure that you're fully compliant with all requirements of a control. In addition, the compliance standard includes controls that aren't addressed by any Azure Policy definitions at this time. Therefore, compliance in Azure Policy is only a partial view of your overall compliance status. The associations between controls and Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance definitions for these compliance standards can change over time.

Australian Government ISM PROTECTED

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - Australian Government ISM PROTECTED. For more information about this compliance standard, see Australian Government ISM PROTECTED.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Guidelines for Networking - Network design and configuration 520 Network access controls - 520 Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Guidelines for Networking - Network design and configuration 1182 Network access controls - 1182 Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Guidelines for Database Systems - Database servers 1277 Communications between database servers and web servers - 1277 Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Guidelines for System Hardening - Authentication hardening 1546 Authenticating to systems - 1546 Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1

Azure Security Benchmark

The Azure Security Benchmark provides recommendations on how you can secure your cloud solutions on Azure. To see how this service completely maps to the Azure Security Benchmark, see the Azure Security Benchmark mapping files.

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - Azure Security Benchmark.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Network Security NS-2 Secure cloud services with network controls [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
Network Security NS-2 Secure cloud services with network controls Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Network Security NS-2 Secure cloud services with network controls Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
Network Security NS-2 Secure cloud services with network controls Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
Data Protection DP-3 Encrypt sensitive data in transit Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Data Protection DP-5 Use customer-managed key option in data at rest encryption when required Storage accounts should use customer-managed key for encryption 1.0.3
Asset Management AM-2 Use only approved services
Storage accounts should be migrated to new Azure Resource Manager resources 1.0.0

Azure Security Benchmark v1

The Azure Security Benchmark provides recommendations on how you can secure your cloud solutions on Azure. To see how this service completely maps to the Azure Security Benchmark, see the Azure Security Benchmark mapping files.

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - Azure Security Benchmark.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Network Security 1.1 Protect resources using Network Security Groups or Azure Firewall on your Virtual Network Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Network Security 1.1 Protect resources using Network Security Groups or Azure Firewall on your Virtual Network Storage Accounts should use a virtual network service endpoint 1.0.0
Data Protection 4.4 Encrypt all sensitive information in transit Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Inventory and Asset Management 6.9 Use only approved Azure services Storage accounts should be migrated to new Azure Resource Manager resources 1.0.0

Canada Federal PBMM

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - Canada Federal PBMM. For more information about this compliance standard, see Canada Federal PBMM.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Access Control AC-17(1) Remote Access | Automated Monitoring / Control Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
System and Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
System and Communications Protection SC-8(1) Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity | Cryptographic or Alternate Physical Protection Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0

CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark 1.1.0

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark 1.1.0. For more information about this compliance standard, see CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
3 Storage Accounts CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 3.1 Ensure that 'Secure transfer required' is set to 'Enabled' Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
3 Storage Accounts CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 3.6 Ensure that 'Public access level' is set to Private for blob containers [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
3 Storage Accounts CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 3.7 Ensure default network access rule for Storage Accounts is set to deny Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
3 Storage Accounts CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 3.8 Ensure 'Trusted Microsoft Services' is enabled for Storage Account access Storage accounts should allow access from trusted Microsoft services 1.0.0
5 Logging and Monitoring CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 5.1.5 Ensure the storage container storing the activity logs is not publicly accessible [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
5 Logging and Monitoring CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 5.1.6 Ensure the storage account containing the container with activity logs is encrypted with BYOK (Use Your Own Key) Storage account containing the container with activity logs must be encrypted with BYOK 1.0.0

CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark 1.3.0

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark 1.3.0. For more information about this compliance standard, see CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
3 Storage Accounts CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 3.1 Ensure that 'Secure transfer required' is set to 'Enabled' Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
3 Storage Accounts CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 3.5 Ensure that 'Public access level' is set to Private for blob containers [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
3 Storage Accounts CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 3.6 Ensure default network access rule for Storage Accounts is set to deny Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
3 Storage Accounts CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 3.6 Ensure default network access rule for Storage Accounts is set to deny Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
3 Storage Accounts CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 3.7 Ensure 'Trusted Microsoft Services' is enabled for Storage Account access Storage accounts should allow access from trusted Microsoft services 1.0.0
3 Storage Accounts CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 3.9 Ensure storage for critical data are encrypted with Customer Managed Key Storage accounts should use customer-managed key for encryption 1.0.3
5 Logging and Monitoring CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 5.1.3 Ensure the storage container storing the activity logs is not publicly accessible [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
5 Logging and Monitoring CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark recommendation 5.1.4 Ensure the storage account containing the container with activity logs is encrypted with BYOK (Use Your Own Key) Storage account containing the container with activity logs must be encrypted with BYOK 1.0.0

CMMC Level 3

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - CMMC Level 3. For more information about this compliance standard, see Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Access Control AC.1.001 Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, and devices (including other information systems). [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
Access Control AC.1.001 Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, and devices (including other information systems). Storage accounts should allow access from trusted Microsoft services 1.0.0
Access Control AC.1.001 Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, and devices (including other information systems). Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Access Control AC.1.002 Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute. [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
Access Control AC.1.002 Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute. Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Access Control AC.1.002 Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute. Storage accounts should allow access from trusted Microsoft services 1.0.0
Access Control AC.1.002 Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute. Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Access Control AC.2.013 Monitor and control remote access sessions. Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Access Control AC.2.016 Control the flow of CUI in accordance with approved authorizations. [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
Access Control AC.2.016 Control the flow of CUI in accordance with approved authorizations. Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Configuration Management CM.3.068 Restrict, disable, or prevent the use of nonessential programs, functions, ports, protocols, and services. [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
Configuration Management CM.3.068 Restrict, disable, or prevent the use of nonessential programs, functions, ports, protocols, and services. Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Incident Response IR.2.093 Detect and report events. Deploy Advanced Threat Protection on storage accounts 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC.1.175 Monitor, control, and protect communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of organizational systems. [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
System and Communications Protection SC.1.175 Monitor, control, and protect communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of organizational systems. Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC.1.175 Monitor, control, and protect communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of organizational systems. Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
System and Communications Protection SC.1.176 Implement subnetworks for publicly accessible system components that are physically or logically separated from internal networks. Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
System and Communications Protection SC.3.177 Employ FIPS-validated cryptography when used to protect the confidentiality of CUI. Storage accounts should have infrastructure encryption 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC.3.177 Employ FIPS-validated cryptography when used to protect the confidentiality of CUI. Storage accounts should use customer-managed key for encryption 1.0.3
System and Communications Protection SC.3.183 Deny network communications traffic by default and allow network communications traffic by exception (i.e., deny all, permit by exception). [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
System and Communications Protection SC.3.183 Deny network communications traffic by default and allow network communications traffic by exception (i.e., deny all, permit by exception). Storage accounts should allow access from trusted Microsoft services 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC.3.183 Deny network communications traffic by default and allow network communications traffic by exception (i.e., deny all, permit by exception). Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
System and Communications Protection SC.3.185 Implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of CUI during transmission unless otherwise protected by alternative physical safeguards. Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC.3.185 Implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of CUI during transmission unless otherwise protected by alternative physical safeguards. Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
System and Communications Protection SC.3.191 Protect the confidentiality of CUI at rest. Storage accounts should have infrastructure encryption 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC.3.191 Protect the confidentiality of CUI at rest. Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1

FedRAMP High

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - FedRAMP High. For more information about this compliance standard, see FedRAMP High.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Access Control AC-3 Access Enforcement Storage accounts should be migrated to new Azure Resource Manager resources 1.0.0
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
Access Control AC-17 Remote Access Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Access Control AC-17 Remote Access Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
Access Control AC-17 (1) Automated Monitoring / Control Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Access Control AC-17 (1) Automated Monitoring / Control Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
Contingency Planning CP-6 Alternate Storage Site Geo-redundant storage should be enabled for Storage Accounts 1.0.0
Contingency Planning CP-6 (1) Separation From Primary Site Geo-redundant storage should be enabled for Storage Accounts 1.0.0
System And Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
System And Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
System And Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
System And Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
System And Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
System And Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
System And Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
System And Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
System And Communications Protection SC-8 Transmission Confidentiality And Integrity Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
System And Communications Protection SC-8 (1) Cryptographic Or Alternate Physical Protection Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
System And Communications Protection SC-12 Cryptographic Key Establishment And Management Storage account encryption scopes should use customer-managed keys to encrypt data at rest 1.0.0
System And Communications Protection SC-12 Cryptographic Key Establishment And Management Storage accounts should use customer-managed key for encryption 1.0.3
System And Communications Protection SC-28 Protection Of Information At Rest Storage accounts should have infrastructure encryption 1.0.0
System And Communications Protection SC-28 (1) Cryptographic Protection Storage accounts should have infrastructure encryption 1.0.0

FedRAMP Moderate

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - FedRAMP Moderate. For more information about this compliance standard, see FedRAMP Moderate.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Access Control AC-3 Access Enforcement Storage accounts should be migrated to new Azure Resource Manager resources 1.0.0
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
Access Control AC-17 Remote Access Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Access Control AC-17 Remote Access Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
Access Control AC-17 (1) Automated Monitoring / Control Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Access Control AC-17 (1) Automated Monitoring / Control Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
Contingency Planning CP-6 Alternate Storage Site Geo-redundant storage should be enabled for Storage Accounts 1.0.0
Contingency Planning CP-6 (1) Separation From Primary Site Geo-redundant storage should be enabled for Storage Accounts 1.0.0
System And Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
System And Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
System And Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
System And Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
System And Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
System And Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
System And Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
System And Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
System And Communications Protection SC-8 Transmission Confidentiality And Integrity Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
System And Communications Protection SC-8 (1) Cryptographic Or Alternate Physical Protection Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
System And Communications Protection SC-12 Cryptographic Key Establishment And Management Storage account encryption scopes should use customer-managed keys to encrypt data at rest 1.0.0
System And Communications Protection SC-12 Cryptographic Key Establishment And Management Storage accounts should use customer-managed key for encryption 1.0.3
System And Communications Protection SC-28 Protection Of Information At Rest Storage accounts should have infrastructure encryption 1.0.0
System And Communications Protection SC-28 (1) Cryptographic Protection Storage accounts should have infrastructure encryption 1.0.0

HIPAA HITRUST 9.2

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - HIPAA HITRUST 9.2. For more information about this compliance standard, see HIPAA HITRUST 9.2.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Identification of Risks Related to External Parties 1401.05i1Organizational.1239 - 05.i Access to the organizations information and systems by external parties is not permitted until due diligence has been conducted, the appropriate controls have been implemented, and a contract/agreement reflecting the security requirements is signed acknowledging they understand and accept their obligations. Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
08 Network Protection 0805.01m1Organizational.12-01.m 01.04 Network Access Control Storage Accounts should use a virtual network service endpoint 1.0.0
08 Network Protection 0806.01m2Organizational.12356-01.m 01.04 Network Access Control Storage Accounts should use a virtual network service endpoint 1.0.0
08 Network Protection 0809.01n2Organizational.1234-01.n 01.04 Network Access Control Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
08 Network Protection 0810.01n2Organizational.5-01.n 01.04 Network Access Control Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
08 Network Protection 0811.01n2Organizational.6-01.n 01.04 Network Access Control Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
08 Network Protection 0812.01n2Organizational.8-01.n 01.04 Network Access Control Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
08 Network Protection 0814.01n1Organizational.12-01.n 01.04 Network Access Control Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
08 Network Protection 0866.09m3Organizational.1516-09.m 09.06 Network Security Management Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
08 Network Protection 0894.01m2Organizational.7-01.m 01.04 Network Access Control Storage Accounts should use a virtual network service endpoint 1.0.0
Network Controls 0867.09m3Organizational.17 - 09.m Wireless access points are placed in secure areas and shut down when not in use (e.g. nights, weekends). Storage Accounts should use a virtual network service endpoint 1.0.0
09 Transmission Protection 0943.09y1Organizational.1-09.y 09.09 Electronic Commerce Services Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0

IRS 1075 September 2016

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - IRS 1075 September 2016. For more information about this compliance standard, see IRS 1075 September 2016.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Access Control 9.3.1.12 Remote Access (AC-17) Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
System and Communications Protection 9.3.16.5 Boundary Protection (SC-7) Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
System and Communications Protection 9.3.16.6 Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity (SC-8) Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0

ISO 27001:2013

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - ISO 27001:2013. For more information about this compliance standard, see ISO 27001:2013.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Cryptography 10.1.1 Policy on the use of cryptographic controls Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Communications Security 13.1.1 Network controls Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Communications Security 13.2.1 Information transfer policies and procedures Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Access Control 9.1.2 Access to networks and network services Storage accounts should be migrated to new Azure Resource Manager resources 1.0.0

New Zealand ISM Restricted

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - New Zealand ISM Restricted. For more information about this compliance standard, see New Zealand ISM Restricted.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Physical Security PS-4 8.3.5 Network infrastructure in unsecure areas Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Infrastructure INF-9 10.8.35 Security Architecture Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
Infrastructure INF-9 10.8.35 Security Architecture Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
Cryptography CR-3 17.1.46 Reducing storage and physical transfer requirements Storage accounts should use customer-managed key for encryption 1.0.3
Gateway security GS-2 19.1.11 Using Gateways Storage account keys should not be expired 3.0.0
Gateway security GS-3 19.1.12 Configuration of Gateways Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1

NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5. For more information about this compliance standard, see NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Access Control AC-3 Access Enforcement Storage accounts should be migrated to new Azure Resource Manager resources 1.0.0
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
Access Control AC-17 Remote Access Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Access Control AC-17 Remote Access Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
Access Control AC-17 (1) Monitoring and Control Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Access Control AC-17 (1) Monitoring and Control Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
Contingency Planning CP-6 Alternate Storage Site Geo-redundant storage should be enabled for Storage Accounts 1.0.0
Contingency Planning CP-6 (1) Separation from Primary Site Geo-redundant storage should be enabled for Storage Accounts 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
System and Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
System and Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
System and Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
System and Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
System and Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
System and Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-8 Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-8 (1) Cryptographic Protection Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-12 Cryptographic Key Establishment and Management Storage account encryption scopes should use customer-managed keys to encrypt data at rest 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-12 Cryptographic Key Establishment and Management Storage accounts should use customer-managed key for encryption 1.0.3
System and Communications Protection SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest Storage accounts should have infrastructure encryption 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-28 (1) Cryptographic Protection Storage accounts should have infrastructure encryption 1.0.0

NZ ISM Restricted v3.5

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - NZ ISM Restricted v3.5. For more information about this compliance standard, see NZ ISM Restricted v3.5.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Access Control and Passwords NZISM Security Benchmark AC-19 16.6.12 Event log protection Storage account containing the container with activity logs must be encrypted with BYOK 1.0.0
Cryptography NZISM Security Benchmark CR-3 17.1.53 Reducing storage and physical transfer requirements Storage accounts should use customer-managed key for encryption 1.0.3
Gateway security NZISM Security Benchmark GS-2 19.1.11 Using Gateways Storage account keys should not be expired 3.0.0
Gateway security NZISM Security Benchmark GS-3 19.1.12 Configuration of Gateways Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Infrastructure NZISM Security Benchmark INF-9 10.8.35 Security Architecture Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
Infrastructure NZISM Security Benchmark INF-9 10.8.35 Security Architecture Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
Physical Security NZISM Security Benchmark PS-4 8.3.5 Network infrastructure in unsecure areas Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0

PCI DSS 3.2.1

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see PCI DSS 3.2.1. For more information about this compliance standard, see PCI DSS 3.2.1.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Requirement 1 PCI DSS v3.2.1 1.3.2 PCI DSS requirement 1.3.2 Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Requirement 1 PCI DSS v3.2.1 1.3.4 PCI DSS requirement 1.3.4 Storage accounts should be migrated to new Azure Resource Manager resources 1.0.0
Requirement 1 PCI DSS v3.2.1 1.3.4 PCI DSS requirement 1.3.4 Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Requirement 10 PCI DSS v3.2.1 10.5.4 PCI DSS requirement 10.5.4 Storage accounts should be migrated to new Azure Resource Manager resources 1.0.0
Requirement 3 PCI DSS v3.2.1 3.4 PCI DSS requirement 3.4 Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Requirement 4 PCI DSS v3.2.1 4.1 PCI DSS requirement 4.1 Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Requirement 6 PCI DSS v3.2.1 6.5.3 PCI DSS requirement 6.5.3 Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0

PCI v3.2.1 2018

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance details for PCI v3.2.1 2018. For more information about this compliance standard, see PCI v3.2.1 2018.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Requirement 1 PCI DSS v3.2.1 1.3.2 PCI DSS requirement 1.3.2 Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Requirement 1 PCI DSS v3.2.1 1.3.4 PCI DSS requirement 1.3.4 Storage accounts should be migrated to new Azure Resource Manager resources 1.0.0
Requirement 1 PCI DSS v3.2.1 1.3.4 PCI DSS requirement 1.3.4 Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Requirement 10 PCI DSS v3.2.1 10.5.4 PCI DSS requirement 10.5.4 Storage accounts should be migrated to new Azure Resource Manager resources 1.0.0
Requirement 3 PCI DSS v3.2.1 3.4 PCI DSS requirement 3.4 Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Requirement 4 PCI DSS v3.2.1 4.1 PCI DSS requirement 4.1 Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Requirement 6 PCI DSS v3.2.1 6.5.3 PCI DSS requirement 6.5.3 Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0

Reserve Bank of India - IT Framework for NBFC

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - Reserve Bank of India - IT Framework for NBFC. For more information about this compliance standard, see Reserve Bank of India - IT Framework for NBFC.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Information and Cyber Security RBI IT Framework 3.1.g Trails-3.1 Storage account containing the container with activity logs must be encrypted with BYOK 1.0.0
Information and Cyber Security RBI IT Framework 3.1.h Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)-3.1 Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Information and Cyber Security RBI IT Framework 3.1.h Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)-3.1 Storage account encryption scopes should use customer-managed keys to encrypt data at rest 1.0.0
Information and Cyber Security RBI IT Framework 3.1.h Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)-3.1 Storage account encryption scopes should use double encryption for data at rest 1.0.0
Information and Cyber Security RBI IT Framework 3.1.h Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)-3.1 Storage accounts should have infrastructure encryption 1.0.0
Information and Cyber Security RBI IT Framework 3.1.h Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)-3.1 Storage accounts should use customer-managed key for encryption 1.0.3

Reserve Bank of India IT Framework for Banks v2016

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - RBI ITF Banks v2016. For more information about this compliance standard, see RBI ITF Banks v2016 (PDF).

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management-7.7 [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management-7.7 [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
Anti-Phishing Anti-Phishing-14.1 [Preview]: Storage account public access should be disallowed 3.1.0-preview
Advanced Real-Timethreat Defenceand Management Advanced Real-Timethreat Defenceand Management-13.4 Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Secure Mail And Messaging Systems Secure Mail And Messaging Systems-10.2 Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Secure Mail And Messaging Systems Secure Mail And Messaging Systems-10.1 Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Advanced Real-Timethreat Defenceand Management Advanced Real-Timethreat Defenceand Management-13.1 Storage accounts should be migrated to new Azure Resource Manager resources 1.0.0
Data Leak Prevention Strategy Data Leak Prevention Strategy-15.2 Storage accounts should disable public network access 1.0.1
Data Leak Prevention Strategy Data Leak Prevention Strategy-15.2 Storage accounts should disable public network access 1.0.1
Anti-Phishing Anti-Phishing-14.1 Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management-7.7 Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Data Leak Prevention Strategy Data Leak Prevention Strategy-15.1 Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Data Leak Prevention Strategy Data Leak Prevention Strategy-15.1 Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management-7.7 Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management-7.7 Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
Data Leak Prevention Strategy Data Leak Prevention Strategy-15.2 Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
Data Leak Prevention Strategy Data Leak Prevention Strategy-15.2 Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management-7.7 Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
Anti-Phishing Anti-Phishing-14.1 Storage accounts should restrict network access using virtual network rules 1.0.1
Metrics Metrics-21.1 Storage accounts should use customer-managed key for encryption 1.0.3
Advanced Real-Timethreat Defenceand Management Advanced Real-Timethreat Defenceand Management-13.4 Storage accounts should use customer-managed key for encryption 1.0.3
Metrics Metrics-21.1 Storage accounts should use customer-managed key for encryption 1.0.3
Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management-7.7 Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
Anti-Phishing Anti-Phishing-14.1 Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0
Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management-7.7 Storage accounts should use private link 2.0.0

RMIT Malaysia

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - RMIT Malaysia. For more information about this compliance standard, see RMIT Malaysia.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Cryptography RMiT 10.16 Cryptography - 10.16 Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Cryptography RMiT 10.16 Cryptography - 10.16 Storage accounts should have infrastructure encryption 1.0.0
Network Resilience RMiT 10.39 Network Resilience - 10.39 Storage Accounts should use a virtual network service endpoint 1.0.0
Cloud Services RMiT 10.51 Cloud Services - 10.51 Geo-redundant storage should be enabled for Storage Accounts 1.0.0
Cloud Services RMiT 10.53 Cloud Services - 10.53 Storage account containing the container with activity logs must be encrypted with BYOK 1.0.0
Cloud Services RMiT 10.53 Cloud Services - 10.53 Storage accounts should use customer-managed key for encryption 1.0.3
Access Control RMiT 10.55 Access Control - 10.55 Storage accounts should allow access from trusted Microsoft services 1.0.0
Cybersecurity Operations RMiT 11.5 Cybersecurity Operations - 11.5 Deploy Advanced Threat Protection on storage accounts 1.0.0

UK OFFICIAL and UK NHS

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - UK OFFICIAL and UK NHS. For more information about this compliance standard, see UK OFFICIAL.

DomainControl IDControl titlePolicy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Data in transit protection 1 Data in transit protection Secure transfer to storage accounts should be enabled 2.0.0
Identity and authentication 10 Identity and authentication Storage accounts should be migrated to new Azure Resource Manager resources 1.0.0
External interface protection 11 External interface protection Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1
Operational security 5.3 Protective Monitoring Storage accounts should restrict network access 1.1.1

Next steps

  • Learn more about Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance.
  • See the built-ins on the Azure Policy GitHub repo.

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Which Azure service is used to ensure Azure resources comply with rules and regulations set by your business or industry wide regulations?

Azure Policy—to define and enforce policies which help your cloud environment become compliant with internal policies and external regulations.

Which service in Azure helps to have rights tools for being compliant?

With the Compliance Manager tool, you can manage your organization's compliance activities from a single location. The tool supports you in complying with complex compliance obligations.

What is Azure security and compliance?

Fully managed service that helps secure remote access to your virtual machines. Web Application Firewall. A cloud-native web application firewall (WAF) service that provides powerful protection for web apps. Azure Firewall. Protect your Azure Virtual Network resources with cloud-native network security.
The Service Trust Portal is focused specifically on compliance. For example, it has links to Azure audit reports for regulatory standards like SOC, FedRAMP, and ISO27001. These will be helpful if your organization is going through these compliance audits.