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SQL Database – Protect From Direct Internet Traffic
This check ensures that Azure SQL Servers and Databases are not exposed directly to the public internet. Restricting public access reduces the attack surface and protects databases from unauthorized access and external threats.
Check Details
- Resource: SQL Server / SQL Database
- Check: Protect SQL Databases From Direct Internet Traffic
- Risk: Publicly accessible SQL databases are vulnerable to brute-force attacks, data breaches, and compliance violations.
Remediation via Azure Portal
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Log in to the Azure Portal.
- Navigate to Azure SQL Database.
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Under SQL databases, choose the affected database.
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From the left-hand menu, go to Networking
under Security.
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Under Public network access, Disable to block all public access.
- Click Save to apply the configuration.
Remediation via Azure CLI
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Open Azure Cloud Shell or use a local terminal with Azure CLI installed.
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Disable public network access for the SQL Server:
az sql server update \ --name <sql-server-name> \ --resource-group <resource-group-name> \ --public-network-access Disabled
Replace <sql-server-name> and
<resource-group-name> with your actual values.
This ensures SQL databases are protected from direct internet traffic.