Storage accounts should use a virtual network service endpoint
This policy audits any Storage Account not configured to use a virtual network service endpoint. The Azure Policy definition targets `Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts`. The effect is `Audit` by default.
What this control checks
Azure Policy 60d21c4f-21a3-4d94-85f4-b924e6aeeda4 checks Microsoft.Storage/storageAccounts and flags networkAcls.defaultAction when it is not Deny. The same policy flags accounts where networkAcls.virtualNetworkRules[*].id does not exist. The powerpipe control storage_account_use_virtual_service_endpoint uses the title "Storage Accounts should use a virtual network service endpoint".
Framework mappings
The clauses this control is mapped to in each framework.
- 0805.01m1Organizational.12-01.m 01.04 Network Access Control
- 0806.01m2Organizational.12356-01.m 01.04 Network Access Control
- 0894.01m2Organizational.7-01.m 01.04 Network Access Control
Related controls
Tool mappings
Use these identifiers to cross-reference this control across tools, reports, and evidence.
- Compliance.tf Control:
storage_account_use_virtual_service_endpoint - Powerpipe Control:
azure_compliance.control.storage_account_use_virtual_service_endpoint - Azure Policy Definition:
60d21c4f-21a3-4d94-85f4-b924e6aeeda4
Last reviewed: 2026-10-15