Azure Security Benchmark
Microsoft Azure cloud security best practices and controls
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Framework Domains (5)
Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Governance
Governance of cloud security (Azure Security Benchmark)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ASB-01 | Shared responsibility model definition |
| ASB-02 | Cloud security policy and strategy |
| ASB-03 | Cloud risk assessment |
| ASB-04 | Regulatory compliance for cloud services |
| ASB-05 | Cloud security roles and responsibilities |
Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Infrastructure Security
Securing cloud infrastructure (Azure Security Benchmark)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ASB-16 | Virtual network segmentation |
| ASB-17 | Container and serverless security |
| ASB-18 | Cloud workload protection |
| ASB-19 | Image and template hardening |
| ASB-20 | Cloud configuration management |
Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Operations & Monitoring
Operating and monitoring cloud securely (Azure Security Benchmark)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ASB-21 | Cloud security monitoring and logging |
| ASB-22 | Incident response in cloud |
| ASB-23 | Cloud vulnerability management |
| ASB-24 | Cloud change management |
| ASB-25 | Service level agreement management |
Azure Security Benchmark: Data Protection in Cloud
Protecting data in cloud services (Azure Security Benchmark)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ASB-11 | Data classification for cloud |
| ASB-12 | Encryption of cloud-stored data |
| ASB-13 | Data residency and sovereignty |
| ASB-14 | Data backup and recovery in cloud |
| ASB-15 | Secure data deletion in cloud |
Azure Security Benchmark: Identity & Access in Cloud
Identity management in cloud environments (Azure Security Benchmark)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ASB-06 | Cloud identity management |
| ASB-07 | Multi-factor authentication for cloud |
| ASB-08 | Privileged access in cloud environments |
| ASB-09 | Federation and single sign-on |
| ASB-10 | API security and access tokens |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Security Benchmark?
Azure Security Benchmark is a compliance framework from International with 5 domains and 25 controls. Microsoft Azure cloud security best practices and controls It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Azure Security Benchmark have?
Azure Security Benchmark has 25 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Governance (5 controls), Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Infrastructure Security (5 controls), Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Operations & Monitoring (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Azure Security Benchmark map to?
Azure Security Benchmark maps to 641 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-145 (80% coverage), MTCS (Singapore) (80% coverage), ISO 27017 (80% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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