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Storage accounts should have 'Minimum TLS version' set to 'Version 1.2'

Storage accounts should have the specified minimum TLS version. Azure Policy asks for a minimum TLS version for secure communication between the client application and the storage account. The recommended minimum is TLS 1.2.

What this control checks

Checks the Minimum TLS version setting on each storage account

Framework mappings

The clauses this control is mapped to in each framework.

SOC 2

  • CC6.6: The entity implements logical access security measures to protect against threats from sources outside its system boundaries.

NIS2 Directive (EU 2022/2555)

  • 6 Security in network and information systems acquisition, development and maintenance
  • 12 Asset management

CIS Azure Benchmark v4.0.0

  • 10.3.7 Ensure the 'Minimum TLS version' for storage accounts is set to 'Version 1.2'

CIS Azure Benchmark v5.0.0

  • 9.3.6 Ensure the 'Minimum TLS version' for storage accounts is set to 'Version 1.2'

BSI C5:2025

  • COS-08.02B Technical measures outlined in the documented policies and instructions to protect the transmission of data are implemented. These measures are regularly verified to maintain their operating effectiveness.
  • CRY-04.01AS The cloud service provider has established procedures and technical measures for state-of-the-art encryption and authentication for the transmission of all data.
  • CRY-04.01B The cloud service provider has established procedures and technical measures for state-of-the-art encryption and authentication for the transmission of cloud service customer data and cloud service derived data both to or by the cloud service provider over public networks. The cloud...
  • IAM-09.03B Within the production environment, user authentication takes place through passwords, digitally signed certificates or procedures that achieve at least an equivalent level of security. If digitally signed certificates are used, administration is carried out in accordance with the...
  • OPS-23.01B The cloud service provider regularly measures, analyses and assesses the procedures with which vulnerabilities and incidents are handled to verify their continued suitability, appropriateness and effectiveness.

CIS Azure Benchmark v1.4.0

  • 3.12 Ensure the 'Minimum TLS version' is set to 'Version 1.2'

CIS Azure Benchmark v1.5.0

  • 3.15 Ensure the 'Minimum TLS version' for storage accounts is set to 'Version 1.2'

CIS Azure Benchmark v2.0.0

  • 3.15 Ensure the 'Minimum TLS version' for storage accounts is set to 'Version 1.2'

CIS Azure Benchmark v2.1.0

  • 3.15 Ensure the 'Minimum TLS version' for storage accounts is set to 'Version 1.2'

CIS Azure Benchmark v3.0.0

  • 4.15 Ensure the 'Minimum TLS version' for storage accounts is set to 'Version 1.2'

HIPAA Security Rule 2003

  • 164.312(e)(1) Transmission security
  • 164.312(e)(2)(i) Integrity controls
  • 164.312(e)(2)(ii) Encryption

Tool mappings

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

  • Compliance.tf Control: storage_account_min_tls_1_2
  • Checkov Check: CKV_AZURE_44
  • Powerpipe Control: azure_compliance.control.storage_account_min_tls_1_2
  • Prowler Check: storage_ensure_minimum_tls_version_12
  • Azure Policy Definition: fe83a0eb-a853-422d-aac2-1bffd182c5d0
  • KICS Query: 8263f146-5e03-43e0-9cfe-db960d56d1e7
  • Trivy Checks: AZU-0011, AZU-0059

Last reviewed: 2026-10-15

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