HIGHCIS 9.1

Ensure App Service uses HTTPS only

App Service should redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS to protect data in transit.

Security Impact

HTTP connections expose sensitive data including credentials and session tokens to interception.

How to Remediate

Enable 'HTTPS Only' setting in App Service configuration to automatically redirect HTTP to HTTPS.

Affected Resources

Microsoft.Web/sites

Compliance Frameworks

CIS Azure v1.5.0SOC 2PCI-DSSHIPAANIST 800-53

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Check Details

Check ID
azure-appservice-1
Service
Azure App Service
Category
Encryption
Severity
HIGH
CIS Benchmark
9.1

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