Control: 7.1.1.8 Ensure that a Microsoft Entra diagnostic setting exists to send Microsoft Graph activity logs to an appropriate destination

Description

Ensure that a Microsoft Entra diagnostic setting is configured to send Microsoft Graph activity logs to a suitable destination, such as a Log Analytics workspace, storage account, or event hub. This enables centralized monitoring and analysis of all HTTP requests that the Microsoft Graph service receives and processes for a tenant.

Microsoft Graph activity logs provide visibility into HTTP requests made to the Microsoft Graph service, helping detect unauthorized access, suspicious activity, and security threats. Configuring diagnostic settings in Microsoft Entra ensures these logs are collected and sent to an appropriate destination for monitoring, analysis, and retention.

Remediation

From Azure Portal

Go to Microsoft Entra ID.
Under Monitoring, click Diagnostic settings.
Click + Add diagnostic setting.
Provide a Diagnostic setting name.
Under Logs > Categories, check the box next to MicrosoftGraphActivityLogs.
Configure an appropriate destination for the logs.
Click Save.

Default Value

By default, Microsoft Entra diagnostic settings do not exist.

Usage

Run the control in your terminal:

powerpipe control run azure_compliance.control.cis_v400_7_1_1_8

Snapshot and share results via Turbot Pipes:

powerpipe login
powerpipe control run azure_compliance.control.cis_v400_7_1_1_8 --share

SQL

This control uses a named query:

select
  id as resource,
  'info' as status,
  'Manual verification required.' as reason,
  display_name as subscription
from
  azure_subscription;