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V-276264

CAT II (Medium)

Azure SQL Managed Instance must generate audit records for all direct access to the database(s).

Rule ID

SV-276264r1149701_rule

STIG

Microsoft Azure SQL Managed Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R1

CCIs

CCI-000172

Discussion

In this context, direct access is any query, command, or call to Azure SQL Managed Instance that comes from any source other than the application(s) it supports. For example, the command line or a database management utility program. The intent is to capture all activity from administrative and nonstandard sources.

Check Content

Determine whether any Server Audits are configured to filter records. From SQL Server Management Studio execute the following query: 
   
SELECT name AS AuditName, predicate AS AuditFilter  
FROM sys.server_audits  
WHERE predicate IS NOT NULL 
 
If any audits are returned, review the associated filters. If any direct access to the database(s) is being excluded, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Check the system documentation for required Azure SQL Managed Instance Audits. Remove any Audit filters that exclude or reduce required auditing. Update filters to ensure direct access is not excluded.