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Secure Configuration Checks > Azure
This check ensures that public network access is disabled for Azure Storage Accounts. Disabling public access helps prevent unauthorized exposure of sensitive data over the public internet.
Check Details
- Resource: Storage Account
- Check: Disable public network access
- Risk: Public exposure of storage data leading to data leaks or unauthorized access
Remediation via Azure Portal
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Log in to the Azure Portal.
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Navigate to Storage accounts and select the affected
storage account.
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In the left menu, click on Networking and move to Public Access.
- Under Public network access, click Manage.
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Under Public network access, select
Disable.
- Click Save to apply the changes.
Remediation via Azure CLI
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Open Azure Cloud Shell in the Azure Portal.
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Run the following command to disable public network access:
az appconfig update \ --name <storage-account-name> \ --resource-group <resource-group-name> \ --enable-public-network false
Replace
<storage-account-name>and<resource-group-name>with your actual values.
Updated on 17 February, 2026