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SQL servers should have VA 'Send scan reports to' configured

Configure 'Send scan reports to' with email ids of concerned data owners/stakeholders for a critical SQL servers.

What this control checks

SQL servers have the vulnerability assessment Send scan reports to setting configured

Framework mappings

The clauses this control is mapped to in each framework.

NIS2 Directive (EU 2022/2555)

  • 2 Risk management policy
  • 3 Incident handling

BSI C5:2025

  • OPS-13.02B The SIEM system can be deployed within the cloud environment or externally and shall include the following capabilities: - Standardisation of log data;- Automated analysis to identify and correlate potential security incidents;- Capabilities to detect unusual behaviour and potential...

CIS Azure Benchmark v1.3.0

  • 4.2.4 Ensure that VA setting Send scan reports to is configured for a SQL server

CIS Azure Benchmark v1.4.0

  • 4.2.4 Ensure that VA setting 'Send scan reports to' is configured for a SQL server

CIS Azure Benchmark v1.5.0

  • 4.2.4 Ensure that Vulnerability Assessment (VA) setting 'Send scan reports to' is configured for a SQL server

CIS Azure Benchmark v2.0.0

  • 4.2.4 Ensure that Vulnerability Assessment (VA) setting 'Send scan reports to' is configured for a SQL server

HIPAA Security Rule 2003

  • 164.308(a)(8) Evaluation

Tool mappings

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

  • Compliance.tf Control: sql_server_va_setting_scan_reports_configured
  • Powerpipe Control: azure_compliance.control.sql_server_va_setting_scan_reports_configured
  • Prowler Check: sqlserver_va_scan_reports_configured

Last reviewed: 2026-10-15

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