Detection: SQL Database TDE Created or Updated

Overview

Detect when Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) setting in an Azure SQL database was created or updated. TDE protects data at rest by encrypting database files, and changes to these settings can impact data security and compliance. Monitoring these updates ensures encryption policies are consistently enforced and prevents unauthorized modifications.

References:

Usage

Run the detection in your terminal:

powerpipe detection run azure_activity_log_detections.detection.sql_database_tde_created_or_updated

Snapshot and share results via Turbot Pipes:

powerpipe login
powerpipe detection run azure_activity_log_detections.detection.sql_database_tde_created_or_updated --share

SQL

This detection uses a named query:

select
  tp_timestamp as timestamp,
operation_name as operation,
resource_id as resource,
caller as actor,
tp_index::varchar as subscription_id,
resource_group_name as resource_group,
tp_id as source_id,
status as event_status,
*

from
  azure_activity_log
where
  operation_name = 'Microsoft.Sql/servers/databases/encryptionProtector/write'
  and status = 'Succeeded'

order by
  timestamp desc;

Detection: SQL Database TDE Created or Updated

Overview

Usage

SQL

Tags