Azure Compliance ControlsAzure Container Registry
Container registries should have public network access disabled
Disabling public network access ensures that container registries are not exposed on the public internet. Ensure that container registries public network access is disabled. Creating private endpoints can limit exposure of container registry resources.
What this control checks
Container registry publicNetworkAccess must be Disabled; any other value fails.
Framework mappings
The clauses this control is mapped to in each framework.
- CC6.1 The entity implements logical access security software, infrastructure, and architectures over protected information assets to protect them from security events to meet the entity's objectives
- A.8.20 Network security
- A.8.21 Security of network services
- A.8.22 Segregation of networks
- 2 Risk management policy
- 6 Security in network and information systems acquisition, development and maintenance
- 11 Access control
- 2.2.1.1 Ensure public network access is Disabled
RBI Cyber Security Framework for UCBs
- Annex I (1.3)
- IAM-10.01B The cloud service provider ensures that access to its internal data and system functions is controlled and restricted to authorised personnel.
- IAM-10.02B The cloud service provider establishes processes and technical controls to manage and verify access permissions within its internal systems.
- OPS-32.01B Guidelines and instructions with technical and organisational measures for the planning and management of containers are documented, communicated and provided in accordance with SP-01. These guidelines and instructions contain specifications for the entire container life cycle...
- PSS-11.01B If cloud service customers operate virtual machines or containers with the cloud service, the cloud service provider ensures the following aspects: - Cloud service customers can restrict the selection of images of virtual machines or containers according to their specifications, so...
- 164.312(a)(1) Access control
Related controls
Tool mappings
Use these identifiers to cross-reference this control across tools, reports, and evidence.
- Compliance.tf Control:
container_registry_public_network_access_disabled - Checkov Check:
CKV_AZURE_139 - Powerpipe Control:
azure_compliance.control.container_registry_public_network_access_disabled - Prowler Check:
containerregistry_not_publicly_accessible - Azure Policy Definitions:
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Last reviewed: 2026-10-11