Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance controls for Azure Cosmos DB

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Regulatory Compliance in Azure Policy provides Microsoft created and managed initiative definitions, known as built-ins, for the compliance domains and security controls related to different compliance standards. This page lists the compliance domains and security controls for Azure Cosmos DB. You can assign the built-ins for a security control individually to help make your Azure resources compliant with the specific standard.

The title of each built-in policy definition links to the policy definition in the Azure portal. Use the link in the Policy Version column to view the source on the Azure Policy GitHub repo.

Important

Each control below is associated with one or more Azure Policy definitions. These policies may help you assess compliance with the control; however, there often is not a one-to-one or complete match between a control and one or more policies. As such, Compliant in Azure Policy refers only to the policies themselves; this doesn't ensure you're fully compliant with all requirements of a control. In addition, the compliance standard includes controls that aren't addressed by any Azure Policy definitions at this time. Therefore, compliance in Azure Policy is only a partial view of your overall compliance status. The associations between controls and Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance definitions for these compliance standards may change over time.

Azure Security Benchmark

The Azure Security Benchmark provides recommendations on how you can secure your cloud solutions on Azure. To see how this service completely maps to the Azure Security Benchmark, see the Azure Security Benchmark mapping files.

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - Azure Security Benchmark.

Domain Control ID Control title Policy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Network Security NS-2 Secure cloud services with network controls Azure Cosmos DB accounts should have firewall rules 2.0.0
Data Protection DP-5 Use customer-managed key option in data at rest encryption when required Azure Cosmos DB accounts should use customer-managed keys to encrypt data at rest 1.0.2

Azure Security Benchmark v1

The Azure Security Benchmark provides recommendations on how you can secure your cloud solutions on Azure. To see how this service completely maps to the Azure Security Benchmark, see the Azure Security Benchmark mapping files.

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - Azure Security Benchmark.

Domain Control ID Control title Policy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Network Security 1.1 Protect resources using Network Security Groups or Azure Firewall on your Virtual Network Cosmos DB should use a virtual network service endpoint 1.0.0

CMMC Level 3

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - CMMC Level 3. For more information about this compliance standard, see Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

Domain Control ID Control title Policy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Incident Response IR.2.093 Detect and report events. Deploy Advanced Threat Protection for Cosmos DB Accounts 1.0.0

FedRAMP High

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - FedRAMP High. For more information about this compliance standard, see FedRAMP High.

Domain Control ID Control title Policy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement Azure Cosmos DB accounts should have firewall rules 2.0.0
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement CosmosDB accounts should use private link 1.0.0
Access Control AC-17 Remote Access CosmosDB accounts should use private link 1.0.0
Access Control AC-17 (1) Automated Monitoring / Control CosmosDB accounts should use private link 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection Azure Cosmos DB accounts should have firewall rules 2.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection CosmosDB accounts should use private link 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points Azure Cosmos DB accounts should have firewall rules 2.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points CosmosDB accounts should use private link 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-12 Cryptographic Key Establishment and Management Azure Cosmos DB accounts should use customer-managed keys to encrypt data at rest 1.0.2

FedRAMP Moderate

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - FedRAMP Moderate. For more information about this compliance standard, see FedRAMP Moderate.

Domain Control ID Control title Policy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement Azure Cosmos DB accounts should have firewall rules 2.0.0
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement CosmosDB accounts should use private link 1.0.0
Access Control AC-17 Remote Access CosmosDB accounts should use private link 1.0.0
Access Control AC-17 (1) Automated Monitoring / Control CosmosDB accounts should use private link 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection Azure Cosmos DB accounts should have firewall rules 2.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection CosmosDB accounts should use private link 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points Azure Cosmos DB accounts should have firewall rules 2.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points CosmosDB accounts should use private link 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-12 Cryptographic Key Establishment and Management Azure Cosmos DB accounts should use customer-managed keys to encrypt data at rest 1.0.2

HIPAA HITRUST 9.2

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - HIPAA HITRUST 9.2. For more information about this compliance standard, see HIPAA HITRUST 9.2.

Domain Control ID Control title Policy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Segregation in Networks 0805.01m1Organizational.12 - 01.m The organization's security gateways (e.g. firewalls) enforce security policies and are configured to filter traffic between domains, block unauthorized access, and are used to maintain segregation between internal wired, internal wireless, and external network segments (e.g., the Internet) including DMZs and enforce access control policies for each of the domains. Cosmos DB should use a virtual network service endpoint 1.0.0
Segregation in Networks 0806.01m2Organizational.12356 - 01.m The organizations network is logically and physically segmented with a defined security perimeter and a graduated set of controls, including subnetworks for publicly accessible system components that are logically separated from the internal network, based on organizational requirements; and traffic is controlled based on functionality required and classification of the data/systems based on a risk assessment and their respective security requirements. Cosmos DB should use a virtual network service endpoint 1.0.0
Segregation in Networks 0894.01m2Organizational.7 - 01.m Networks are segregated from production-level networks when migrating physical servers, applications or data to virtualized servers. Cosmos DB should use a virtual network service endpoint 1.0.0
Network Controls 0864.09m2Organizational.12 - 09.m Usage restrictions and implementation guidance are formally defined for VoIP, including the authorization and monitoring of the service. Cosmos DB should use a virtual network service endpoint 1.0.0

New Zealand ISM Restricted

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - New Zealand ISM Restricted. For more information about this compliance standard, see New Zealand ISM Restricted.

Domain Control ID Control title Policy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Cryptography CR-3 17.1.46 Reducing storage and physical transfer requirements Azure Cosmos DB accounts should use customer-managed keys to encrypt data at rest 1.0.2
Gateway security GS-3 19.1.12 Configuration of Gateways Azure Cosmos DB accounts should have firewall rules 2.0.0

NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5. For more information about this compliance standard, see NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5.

Domain Control ID Control title Policy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement Azure Cosmos DB accounts should have firewall rules 2.0.0
Access Control AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement CosmosDB accounts should use private link 1.0.0
Access Control AC-17 Remote Access CosmosDB accounts should use private link 1.0.0
Access Control AC-17 (1) Monitoring and Control CosmosDB accounts should use private link 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection Azure Cosmos DB accounts should have firewall rules 2.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-7 Boundary Protection CosmosDB accounts should use private link 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points Azure Cosmos DB accounts should have firewall rules 2.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-7 (3) Access Points CosmosDB accounts should use private link 1.0.0
System and Communications Protection SC-12 Cryptographic Key Establishment and Management Azure Cosmos DB accounts should use customer-managed keys to encrypt data at rest 1.0.2

RMIT Malaysia

To review how the available Azure Policy built-ins for all Azure services map to this compliance standard, see Azure Policy Regulatory Compliance - RMIT Malaysia. For more information about this compliance standard, see RMIT Malaysia.

Domain Control ID Control title Policy
(Azure portal)
Policy version
(GitHub)
Network Resilience RMiT 10.33 Network Resilience - 10.33 Cosmos DB should use a virtual network service endpoint 1.0.0

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