Microsoft.storage.storageaccounts.fileservices.fileshares.files.delete remediation

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Event Information

1. The “Microsoft.Storage.storageAccounts.fileServices.fileshares.files.delete” event in Azure for Azure Storage refers to the deletion of a file within a file share in an Azure Storage account.
2. This event indicates that a specific file has been permanently removed from the file share, and it cannot be recovered unless a backup or versioning mechanism is in place.
3. It is important to monitor this event as it can help track file deletions, identify potential data loss or unauthorized access, and ensure compliance with data retention policies.

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Examples

1. Unauthorized deletion: If security is impacted with Microsoft.Storage.storageAccounts.fileServices.fileshares.files.delete in Azure for AzureStorage, it could potentially lead to unauthorized deletion of files. This means that an attacker could gain access to the storage account and delete critical files, resulting in data loss and potential disruption to business operations.
2. Data breach: Another security impact could be a data breach. If an unauthorized user gains access to the storage account and deletes files, they may also be able to access sensitive data stored within those files. This could lead to the exposure of confidential information, such as customer data or intellectual property, resulting in reputational damage and potential legal consequences.
3. Service disruption: Deleting files from Azure Storage can also impact the availability of services relying on those files. If critical files are deleted, applications or processes that depend on those files may fail or experience disruptions. This can lead to downtime, loss of productivity, and potential financial losses for the organization. It is important to have proper access controls and monitoring in place to prevent unauthorized deletion and mitigate the impact of such incidents.

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Remediation

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Using Console

1. Enable logging and monitoring:
   • Go to the Azure portal and navigate to the Azure Storage account.
   • Select the “Monitoring” section and enable diagnostic settings.
   • Configure the desired logs and metrics to be collected, such as storage analytics logs, metrics, or logs for specific services.
   • Specify the destination for the logs, such as Azure Storage, Azure Event Hubs, or Azure Log Analytics.
2. Implement access controls:
   • Navigate to the Azure Storage account in the Azure portal.
   • Select the “Access control (IAM)” section.
   • Review the existing roles and permissions assigned to users or groups.
   • Assign appropriate roles to users or groups based on the principle of least privilege.
   • Regularly review and update the access controls as per the requirements.
3. Enable encryption at rest:
   • Go to the Azure portal and navigate to the Azure Storage account.
   • Select the “Encryption” section.
   • Enable the encryption option for the storage account.
   • Choose the appropriate encryption method, such as Microsoft-managed keys or customer-managed keys.
   • Configure the encryption settings based on your security and compliance requirements.

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Using CLI

1. Enable soft delete for Azure Blob Storage:
   • Use the following command to enable soft delete for a specific storage account:
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     az storage account blob-service-properties update --account-name <storage_account_name> --enable-delete-retention true --delete-retention-days <retention_days>
     

     Replace <storage_account_name> with the name of your storage account and <retention_days> with the number of days you want to retain deleted blobs.
2. Enable logging for Azure Storage:
   • Use the following command to enable logging for a specific storage account:
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     az storage logging update --account-name <storage_account_name> --log <log_settings>
     

     Replace <storage_account_name> with the name of your storage account and <log_settings> with the desired logging settings.
3. Enable firewall rules for Azure Storage:
   • Use the following command to add a firewall rule for a specific storage account:
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     az storage account network-rule add --account-name <storage_account_name> --ip-address <ip_address>
     

     Replace <storage_account_name> with the name of your storage account and <ip_address> with the IP address you want to allow access to the storage account.

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Using Python

1. Monitor and handle storage exceptions:
   • Implement exception handling in your Python code to catch and handle any storage-related exceptions that may occur.
   • Use the try-except block to catch specific exceptions like azure.core.exceptions.ResourceNotFoundError or azure.core.exceptions.ServiceRequestError.
   • Handle the exceptions appropriately, such as logging the error, retrying the operation, or taking any necessary corrective actions.
2. Implement access control and security measures:
   • Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for your Azure Storage resources.
   • Use Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) to authenticate and authorize access to your storage accounts.
   • Implement role-based access control (RBAC) to grant specific permissions to users or groups.
   • Regularly review and update access policies to ensure least privilege access.
3. Enable logging and monitoring:
   • Enable diagnostic logging for your Azure Storage accounts to capture relevant logs and metrics.
   • Use Azure Monitor to collect and analyze the logs and metrics.
   • Set up alerts and notifications to proactively detect and respond to any storage-related issues.
   • Leverage Azure Application Insights or other monitoring tools to gain insights into the performance and health of your storage resources.