| Plugin Title | SQL Server Public Access |
| Cloud | AZURE |
| Category | SQL Server |
| Description | Ensures that SQL Servers do not allow public access |
| More Info | Unless there is a specific business requirement, SQL Server instances should not have a public endpoint and should only be accessed from within a VNET. |
| AZURE Link | https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sql-database/sql-database-security-overview/ |
| Recommended Action | Ensure that the firewall of each SQL Server is configured to prohibit traffic from the public 0.0.0.0 global IP address. |