Azure SQL Database must generate audit records for all direct access to the database(s).
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>In this context, direct access is any query, command, or call to Azure SQL Database that comes from any source other than the application(s) that it supports. Examples would be the command line or a database management utility program. The intent is to capture all activity from administrative and nonstandard sources.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-255376r879879_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Check the system documentation for required Azure SQL Database Audits. Remove any Audit filters that exclude or reduce required auditing. Update filters to ensure administrative activity is not excluded.