PostgreSQL Server Parameter "log_connections" Is Not Enabled

Overview

Enabling log_connections helps PostgreSQL Database to log attempted connection to the server, as well as successful completion of client authentication. Log data can be used to identify, troubleshoot, and repair configuration errors and suboptimal performance.

Vendor

Azure

Cloud Service

PostgreSQL

Related Controls

CIS Azure v2.0.0 4.3.3

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/postgresql/configurations/listbyserver, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/postgresql/howto-configure-server-parameters-using-portal, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security/benchmark/azure/security-controls-v3-logging-threat-detection#lt-3-enable-logging-for-security-investigation, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/az.postgresql/get-azpostgresqlconfiguration?view=azps-9.2.0#example-2-get-specified-postgresql-configuration-by-name, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/az.postgresql/update-azpostgresqlconfiguration?view=azps-9.2.0#example-1-update-postgresql-configuration-by-name

Severity

3

Item Types

Microsoft.DBforPostgreSQL.servers.databases