Azure SQL Database must only use approved firewall settings deemed by the organization to be secure, including denying public network access.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Use of nonsecure firewall settings, such as allowing public access, exposes the system to avoidable threats.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-255346r879756_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Assign the approved policy to Azure SQL Database.
1. From the Azure Portal Dashboard, click on the database.
2. Click "Set Server Firewall".
3. Review the public network access option.
4. Check the box to "Disable" public network access.
5. Click "Save".