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Exempt - Azure CSPM Recommendation
We are implementing creating exemptions on policies through Terraform. Is there a way to exempt this specific Azure CSPM standard policy "Restricted network access should be configured on Internet exposed Function app" through Terraform since it does not have any policyassignmentid and policyid. I think this standard policy cannot be exempted with this code. Please confirm. My understanding is this is Assessment type and has no policy id or policy assessment id. I can exempt through Azure Portal but not from Terraform. Any guidance is greatly appreciated. resource "azurerm_subscription_policy_exemption" "this" { for_each = local.subscription_exemptions name = each.key subscription_id = each.value.resource_id policy_assignment_id = each.value.policy_assignment_id policy_definition_reference_ids = each.value.policy_definition_reference_ids exemption_category = each.value.category expires_on = each.value.expires_on description = "Ticket: ${each.value.ticket} | ${each.value.remediation_plan}" metadata = jsonencode(merge(var.tags, { owner = each.value.owner ticket = each.value.ticket risk_level = each.value.risk_level remediation_plan = each.value.remediation_plan approved_by = each.value.approved_by approval_date = each.value.approval_date environment = var.environment managed_by = "terraform" })) } Thanks, AnshuExempt a specific container in MDC
I have this recommendation showing in defender. Immutable (read-only) root filesystem should be enforced for containers There are multiple containers inside AKS that are showing as "Unhealthy" airflow/db1 airflow/sql1 airflow/scheduler1 Is there a way to exempt a specific container or the whole recommendation has to be exempted. Thanks
Microsoft.Security/policies GET endpoint returning 404 — deprecated? What is the replacement?
Hi, We are using the Azure Security Center REST API (api-version=2015-06-01-preview) to retrieve security policies for a subscription. We are hitting a 404 Not Found error on the Get endpoint while the List endpoint works fine. Looking for clarification on whether this resource type has been deprecated and what the modern replacement is. --- Endpoints in use List Security Policies (WORKING): GET https://management.azure.com/subscriptions/{subscriptionId}/providers/microsoft.Security/policies?api-version=2015-06-01-preview This returns a valid JSON response with an array of policies, each having an id, name, type, and a properties object containing policyLevel, recommendations, pricingConfiguration, securityContactConfiguration, etc. Get Security Policy by Name (BROKEN): GET https://management.azure.com/subscriptions/{subscriptionId}/resourceGroups/{resourceGroupName}/providers/Microsoft.Security/policies/{policyName}?api-version=2015-06-01-preview --- Error received Not Found for url: https://management.azure.com/subscriptions/<sub-id>/resourceGroups/AzureEventHubIT-resource-group/providers/Microsoft.Security/policies/AzureEventHubIT-resource-group?api-version=2015-06-01-preview HTTP Status: 404 Not Found --- What we've observed - The List endpoint works and returns policies whose id values follow this exact structure: /subscriptions/{sub-id}/resourceGroups/{rg-name}/providers/microsoft.Security/policies/{policy-name} - The policy name in the List response matches the resource group name (1:1 mapping), so we are passing the correct value to the Get endpoint. - Despite using the exact name and resource group from the List response, the Get endpoint returns 404. - We also checked the https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/defenderforcloud/operation-groups?view=rest-defenderforcloud-2015-06-01-preview and noticed that Security Policies does not appear as a documented operation group in any version — including 2015-06-01-preview. The only documented groups for that version are: Discovered Security Solutions, Locations, Operations, and Tasks. --- Questions 1. Has the Microsoft.Security/policies resource type at the resource group scope been officially deprecated or removed? If so, is there a migration guide or announcement? 2. Why does the List endpoint still respond successfully while the individual Get endpoint returns 404? Is the List endpoint returning legacy/cached data? 3. What are the recommended replacement APIs for the functionality that was in the old policies resource? Specifically we need equivalents for: - properties.pricingConfiguration → Is this now covered by https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/defenderforcloud/pricings/get?view=rest-defenderforcloud-2024-01-01? - properties.recommendations (patch, antimalware, diskEncryption, etc.) → Is this now https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/defenderforcloud/assessments?view=rest-defenderforcloud-2020-01-01? - properties.securityContactConfiguration → Is this now Microsoft.Security/securityContacts (2020-01-01-preview)? 4. Is there any announced retirement date for the List endpoint as well? Any official documentation links or migration guides would be very helpful. Thank you.Onboarding MDE with Defender for Cloud (Problem)
Hello Community, In our Customer i have a strange problem. We onboarded with Azure Arc server and activate a Defender for Cloud servises only for Endpoint protection. Some of this device onboarded into Microsoft Defender portale, but not appears as a device, infact i don't have opportunity to put them into a group to apply policy. I have check sensor of Azure Arc and all works fine (device are in Azure Arc, are in the defender portal and see them on Intune (managed by MDE)). From Intune portal From Defender portal But in difference from other device into entra ID exists only the enterprise application and not device I show the example of device that works correctly (the same onboarding method) Is there anyone who has or has had this problem? Thanks and Regards, GuidoExposure-Driven Security in the Modern Enterprise
The idea is simple — but powerful: It’s not just about detecting threats. It’s about identifying and prioritizing the exposures that make those threats possible. Attack path analysis, identity risk correlation, misconfiguration visibility, privilege exposure… all connected in a single risk context. So I’d like to ask the community: How are you currently measuring exposure in your environment? – Are you mapping attack paths across identities, endpoints, and cloud workloads? – Are privileged identities part of your exposure prioritization model? – Are remediation efforts aligned with actual exploitability or just severity level? In your view, what is the biggest challenge when moving from reactive detection to proactive exposure reduction? Curious to hear how others are integrating Exposure Management into their Zero Trust architecture.Microsoft Defender for Cloud
For security operations teams managing Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, knowing which event logs to monitor in the Defender portal is fundamental. The right logs give you visibility into identity threats, device compromise, and policy violations before they escalate. Here are the most critical event log categories: ## 1. Sign-In Logs (Entra ID) **Location:** Microsoft Entra ID > Sign-in logs Monitor failed sign-ins, unfamiliar locations, Conditional Access failures, and risky sign-ins flagged by Identity Protection. Identity is the primary attack surface—these logs detect credential compromise and lateral movement. ## 2. Audit Logs (Entra ID) **Location:** Microsoft Entra ID > Audit logs Track changes to user accounts, privilege escalations, Conditional Access modifications, and application consent grants. Unauthorized administrative changes can bypass security controls. ## 3. Device Compliance Logs (Intune) **Location:** Microsoft Intune > Devices > Monitor Monitor non-compliant devices, enrollment failures, and policy errors. Non-compliant endpoints represent unmanaged risk. ## 4. Threat & Vulnerability Management **Location:** Microsoft Defender > Endpoints > TVM Track critical vulnerabilities, missing updates, and exposed credentials. Proactive vulnerability management prevents exploitation. ## 5. Alerts and Incidents (Defender XDR) **Location:** Microsoft Defender > Incidents & Alerts Your central SOC dashboard—monitor high-severity alerts for ransomware, credential theft, and lateral movement across endpoints, identities, email, and apps. ## 6. Cloud App Activity Logs **Location:** Defender for Cloud Apps > Activity log Detect unusual file downloads, admin activity from unmanaged devices, and OAuth app permissions. These logs reveal unauthorized data exfiltration and risky SaaS behavior. ## 7. Email Threat Logs **Location:** Microsoft Defender > Email & Collaboration > Threat Explorer Monitor phishing attempts, malware attachments, and spoofed emails. Email remains the most common attack vector. ## 8. Cloud Security Alerts **Location:** Microsoft Defender for Cloud > Security alerts Track misconfigurations, policy violations, and threats across Azure subscriptions and hybrid workloads. Essential for cloud infrastructure protection and compliance monitoring. ## How to Use These Logs Effectively 1. Set up automated alerts in Sentinel 2. Establish baselines to detect anomalies 3. Correlate across sources for full attack context 4. Automate response with AIR features 5. Review high-severity logs weekly **Microsoft Defender XDR Documentation:** https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender/ **Entra ID Monitoring:** https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/monitoring-health/ **Microsoft Defender for Cloud:** https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/ Monitoring the right logs is the foundation of a strong security posture. Start here, tune your alerts, and build the visibility your SOC needs. #MicrosoftDefender #CyberSecurity #SOC #DefenderXDR #ThreatHunting #SecurityOperations #EntraID #Microsoft365 #ZeroTrust #DefenderForCloud
Is setting an index tag in Azure Defender for Cloud during file write an atomic operation?
Hi, When using Azure Defender for Cloud, is setting an index tag at the same time as writing a file considered an atomic operation? Or is there a propagation delay before the tag becomes fully available and effective for search and policy enforcement? Any insights or official documentation references would be appreciated!Defender for servers (P1)
Hey guys, I enabled my Defender for cloud trial licens (P1) for my Windows servers. They are onboarded and i can see them visually in the (security.microsoft.com) EDR Portal. My enforcement scope is set to Intune - so all my AV policies etc are created there. I want to create a AV Policy for my Windows servers but i can't see the objects in Entra. What is best practice. To register them in Entra manually or should it automaticlly create a object in Entra during the onboarding process? Can't create & assign a AV policy etc until i create a group and put all my servers into that group. Any ideas? Also might be worth mentioning i see that they are managed by "unknown" and not Microsoft Sense? Should i point back the scope to the Defender portal? Whilst my endpoints are managed by Intune.Updating SDK for Java used by Defender for Server/CSPM in AWS
Hi, I have a customer who is Defender for Cloud/CSPM in AWS. Last week, Cloud AWS Health Dashboard lit up with a recommendation around the use of AWS SDK for Java 1.x in their organization. This version will reach end of support on December 31, 2025. The recommendation is to migrate to AWS SDK for Java 2.x. The issue is present in all of AWS workload accounts. They found that a large amount of these alerts is caused by the Defender CSPM service, running remotely, and using AWS SDK for Java 1.x. Customer attaching a couple of sample events that were gathered from the CloudTrail logs. Please note that in both cases: assumed-role: DefenderForCloud-Ciem sourceIP: 20.237.136.191 (MS Azure range) userAgent: aws-sdk-java/1.12.742 Linux/6.6.112.1-2.azl3 OpenJDK_64-Bit_Server_VM/21.0.9+10-LTS java/21.0.9 kotlin/1.6.20 vendor/Microsoft cfg/retry-mode/legacy cfg/auth-source#unknown Can someone provide guidance about this? How to find out if DfC is going to leverage AWS SDK for Java 2.x after Dec 31, 2025? Thanks, TerruMCAS logcollector docker image : 0 logs received
I followed that documentation : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-cloud-apps/discovery-docker-ubuntu?tabs=ubuntu My Collector is displaying a connected status in the console : But as you can see, no data was received, and if I do a collector_status -P on my docker : I checked all possible logs files, nothing helped me So if someone can help about that.. Thank you !
Automate Defender for Cloud settings: FIM, Vulnerability Assessment, and Guest Configuration Agent
I’m working on automating the configuration of Microsoft Defender for Cloud – Server Plans across multiple subscriptions (100+), including any newly deployed subscriptions. The goal is to avoid manual changes and ensure compliance from day one. Current Setup: I’ve used the built-in policy: Configure Microsoft Defender for Servers plan, which successfully enables: Defender for Cloud Plan P2 Endpoint Protection Agentless scanning I attempted to copy this policy and add parameters for Vulnerability Assessment, but the assignment fails with an error. What I’ve Tried: For File Integrity Monitor: Policy name → Configure ChangeTracking Extension for Windows virtual machines For Vulnerability Assessment: Policy name → Configure machines to receive a vulnerability assessment provider Assigning these policies works on my non-prod subscription, but the toggle in Defender for Cloud → Environment Settings remains No. Challenge: How can I ensure these options (File Integrity Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessment, and preferably Guest Configuration Agent) are automatically enabled for: All existing subscriptions Any new subscriptions created in the future Goal: No manual intervention in Defender for Cloud portal Fully automated via Azure Policy or another recommended approach uestions: Is there a way to extend the built-in policy or create a custom initiative that enforces these settings at the subscription level? Are there ARM templates, Bicep modules, Powershell scripts or REST API calls that can toggle these settings programmatically? Any best practices for ensuring compliance across multiple subscriptions? Any help is much appreciated and looking forward to your expertise! Thank you in advance. Best Regards, Pascal Slot
Problem with MDCA Session Control and Google Workspace
We have implemented MDCA Session Control with Google Workspace in a Customer. Almost all Google apps work and they are protected by Session Control, but we have found problems with Gemini, Analytics and Google Search. These apps don´t open under session control and it seems some kind of problems with SSO. Do anyone knows any fix for the problem?About Defender for Cloud aggregated logs in Advanced Hunting
Hi, I create this threat hoping that the Microsoft team will read and hopefully provide insights about future changes and roadmap. When SOC teams use a non-Microsoft SIEM/SOAR, they need to export logs from M365 and Azure, and send them to the third-party SIEM/SOAR solution. • For M365 logs, there is the M365XDR connector that allows exporting logs using an Event Hub. • For Azure logs, we used to configure diagnostics settings and send them to an Event Hub. This began to change with new features within Defender for Cloud (c.f. picture).: • Defender for Resource Manager now sends Azure Activity logs to M365XDR portal, and can be exported using M365XDR Streaming API • Defender for Storage now sends logs to M365XDR portal, and can be exported using M365XDR Streaming API (c.f. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yraeks8c8hg&t=1s). This is great as it is easy to configure and doesn't interfere with infrastructure teams managing operational logs through diagnostic settings. I have two questions : • Is there any documentation about this? I didn't find any? • What can we expect in the future weeks, months regarding this native logs collection feature through various Defender for Cloud products? For example, can we expect Defender for SQL to send logs to M365XDR natively? Thanks for you support!File Integrity Monitoring - Agentless Issues in Detecting Changes to Files
Hello! Looks like there have been some recent updates made to File Integrity Monitoring. After reviewing the MS documentation https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/file-integrity-monitoring-overview#recommended-items-to-monitor it looks like you can now create custom Rules for Files and for custom Registry keys. From what I can gather from the documentation, agentless scans are used for custom rules that you create and an agentless scan occurs once every 24 hours. I have created several custom rules to detect if a file has been Deleted, Added, Modified or Renamed and Defender for Cloud is still not detecting any changes. I have made changes to these files 3 days ago, and no changes have been reported back. Any ideas why this might not be working. I have already confirmed that the appropriate RBAC Roles have been assigned to my Key Vaults where CMK Disks are being used. I also wanted to know if the Agentless FIM can monitor Folders / Directories as well. I haven't seen anything about this in the documentation. Is this even supported?Problem Automatic Log Upload - Defender for Cloud Apps
Hello Community, I have a strange problem with the activity in the Title. I have create Data Sources from Fortinet And a Log collector With the correct documentation that is linked https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-cloud-apps/discovery-docker-ubuntu-azure?tabs=centos So i have a Fortinet Firewall that send by SYSLOG log to the VM Ubuntu in Azure, i have deploy docker, Ubuntu receive log from firewall, i see traffic is correct. But from Cloud Apps connector remains into "Connected" state. Regards, Guido
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