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App Service API apps should require HTTPS for all access

Use of HTTPS ensures server/service authentication and protects data in transit from network layer eavesdropping attacks. The Azure Policy flags App Service apps where `httpsOnly` is false or does not exist.

What this control checks

API apps in Azure App Service must require HTTPS for all access

Framework mappings

The clauses this control is mapped to in each framework.

PCI DSS v4.0

  • 1.2.5: Network security controls (NSCs) are configured and maintained.
  • 2.2.5: System components cannot be compromised by exploiting insecure services, protocols, or daemons
  • 2.2.7: System components are configured and managed securely.
  • 4.2.1: PAN is protected with strong cryptography during transmission.
  • 4.2.1.1: An inventory of the entity's trusted keys and certificates used to protect PAN during transmission is maintained

NIS2 Directive (EU 2022/2555)

  • 2 Risk management policy
  • 5 Supply chain security
  • 6 Security in network and information systems acquisition, development and maintenance

NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2.0

  • GV.OC-03: Legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements regarding cybersecurity -- including privacy and civil liberties obligations -- are understood and managed.
  • PR.DS-02

FedRAMP Moderate Baseline Rev 4

  • SC-8 (1): Cryptographic Or Alternate Physical Protection
  • SC-8(1) Cryptographic Or Alternate Physical Protection

RBI IT Framework for NBFCs

  • 3.1.h Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

CIS Azure Benchmark v2.0.0

  • 9.2 Ensure Web App Redirects All HTTP traffic to HTTPS in Azure App Service

CIS Azure Benchmark v2.1.0

  • 9.2 Ensure Web App Redirects All HTTP traffic to HTTPS in Azure App Service

CIS Azure Benchmark v3.0.0

  • 9.1 Ensure 'HTTPS Only' is set to `On`

CMMC 2.0 Level 2

  • SC.L2-3.13.8 Implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of CUI during transmission unless otherwise protected by alternative physical safeguards

FedRAMP High

  • SC-8 Transmission Confidentiality And Integrity
  • SC-8(1) Cryptographic Or Alternate Physical Protection

HIPAA HITRUST v9.2

  • 0809.01n2Organizational.1234-01.n 01.04 Network Access Control
  • 0810.01n2Organizational.5-01.n 01.04 Network Access Control
  • 0811.01n2Organizational.6-01.n 01.04 Network Access Control
  • 0812.01n2Organizational.8-01.n 01.04 Network Access Control
  • 0814.01n1Organizational.12-01.n 01.04 Network Access Control
1 more clause
  • 0949.09y2Organizational.5-09.y 09.09 Electronic Commerce Services

HIPAA Security Rule 2003

  • 164.312(e)(1) Transmission security
  • 164.312(e)(2)(ii) Encryption

PCI DSS v3.2.1

  • 6.5.3: Insecure cryptographic storage.
  • Render PAN unreadable anywhere it is stored (including on portable digital media, backup media, and in logs) by using approaches like one-way hashes based on strong cryptography, truncation etc
  • Use strong cryptography and security protocols to safeguard sensitive cardholder data during transmission over open, public networks

Tool mappings

Use these identifiers to cross-reference this control across tools, reports, and evidence.

  • Compliance.tf Control: appservice_api_app_use_https
  • Checkov Check: CKV_AZURE_14
  • Powerpipe Control: azure_compliance.control.appservice_api_app_use_https
  • Prowler Check: app_ensure_http_is_redirected_to_https
  • Azure Policy Definition: a4af4a39-4135-47fb-b175-47fbdf85311d
  • KICS Query: 11e9a948-c6c3-4a0f-8dcf-b5cf1763cdbe
  • Trivy Check: AZU-0072

Last reviewed: 2026-10-10

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