Benchmark: 10.2 Azure Blob Storage

Overview

This section covers security best practice recommendations for Azure Blob Storage. Azure Blob Storage is a core storage service type for Azure Storage Accounts. Azure Data Lake services depend on the Azure Blob Service.

NOTE: If your organization is using Shared Access Signature (SAS) tokens, please review the CIS Microsoft Azure Storage Services Benchmark for best practice guidance on the configuration and use of those tokens.

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Resources for Azure Blob Storage

Azure Product Page:

• https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/storage/blobs/

Azure Blob Storage service overview:

• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/blobs/storage-blobs-overview

Microsoft Cloud Security Baseline for Storage:

• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/baselines/storage-security-baseline