Apply Azure Storage security best practices

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Storage insights provides comprehensive monitoring of your Azure Storage accounts. Storage Insights delivers a unified view of your Azure Storage services performance, capacity, and availability.

Screenshot of storage insights in the portal.

What are the benefits of Storage insights?

  • Detailed Metrics and Logs. Azure Storage Insights offers detailed metrics, logs, and diagnostic information that enhance visibility into storage operations. This helps in monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) such as latency, throughput, capacity utilization, and transactions.

  • Enhanced Security and Compliance. By using Azure Storage Insights, you can ensure enhanced security and compliance. It provides actionable insights and alerts that help in swiftly identifying and resolving security issues.

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Azure Storage Insights integrates with Azure's security features, including role-based access control (RBAC), Microsoft Entra ID, connection strings, and access control list (ACL) permissions. RBAC ensures secure access to your data and resources.

  • Unified View. It delivers a unified view of your Azure Storage services' performance, capacity, and availability, which is crucial for maintaining the security and efficiency of your storage accounts.

Security uses for Storage Insights

  • Real-Time Monitoring. Azure Storage Insights enables real-time monitoring of storage accounts, allowing you to track usage trends, monitor performance, and set up alerts for any anomalies.

  • Security Auditing. It aids in security auditing by providing comprehensive monitoring and detailed logs, which are essential for ensuring compliance and identifying any security issues.

  • Health Analysis and Optimization. The tool helps in health analysis and optimization of storage accounts, ensuring security and optimal performance.