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Function apps should use the latest TLS version

Periodically, newer versions are released for TLS either due to security flaws, include additional functionality, and enhance speed. Upgrade to the latest TLS version for Function apps to take advantage of security fixes, if any, and/or new functionalities.

What this control checks

Function apps must set minTlsVersion to 1.2 or higher (Azure Policy existence condition).

Framework mappings

The clauses this control is mapped to in each framework.

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

  • SC-8(1): Cryptographic Protection
  • Transmission Confidentiality And Integrity (SC-8)

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

NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2

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

RBI IT Framework for NBFCs

  • 3.1.h Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

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

Tool mappings

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

  • Compliance.tf Control: appservice_function_app_latest_tls_version
  • Checkov Check: CKV_AZURE_145
  • Powerpipe Control: azure_compliance.control.appservice_function_app_latest_tls_version
  • Azure Policy Definitions: 1f01f1c7-539c-49b5-9ef4-d4ffa37d22e0, f9d614c5-c173-4d56-95a7-b4437057d193
  • KICS Query: 45fc717a-bd86-415c-bdd8-677901be1aa6

Last reviewed: 2026-10-11

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