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Run Azure compliance and security audits with azqr plus Key Vault expiration checks. Covers best-practice assessment, resource review, policy/compliance validation, and security posture checks. WHEN: compliance scan, security audit, BEFORE running azqr (compliance cli tool), Azure best practices, Key Vault expiration check, expired certificates, expiring secrets, orphaned resources, compliance assessment.

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Use azure-compliance to audit [Azure subscription or resource group] for compliance and security, including Key Vault expiry where in scope; provide prioritized findings, remediation recommendations, and scan artifacts. Requires Azure sign-in and read access to the scoped resources and Key Vault metadata.

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  • [Azure subscription or resource group]

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name: azure-compliancedescription: "Run Azure compliance and security audits with azqr plus Key Vault expiration checks. Covers best-practice assessment, resource review, policy/compliance validation, and security posture checks. WHEN: compliance scan, security audit, BEFORE running azqr (compliance cli tool), Azure best practices, Key Vault expiration check, expired certificates, expiring secrets, orphaned resources, compliance assessment."license: MITmetadata:   author: Microsoft  version: "1.2.3"

Azure Compliance & Security Auditing

Quick Reference

PropertyDetails
Best forCompliance scans, security audits, Key Vault expiration checks
Primary capabilitiesComprehensive Resources Assessment, Key Vault Expiration Monitoring
MCP toolsazqr, subscription and resource group listing, Key Vault item inspection

Prerequisites

  • Authentication: user is logged in to Azure via az login
  • Permissions to read resource configuration and Key Vault metadata

Assessments

AssessmentReference
Comprehensive Compliance (azqr)references/azure-quick-review.md
Key Vault Expirationreferences/azure-keyvault-expiration-audit.md
Resource Graph Queriesreferences/azure-resource-graph.md

MCP Tools

ToolPurpose
mcp_azure_mcp_extension_azqrRun azqr compliance scans
mcp_azure_mcp_subscription_listList available subscriptions
mcp_azure_mcp_group_listList resource groups
keyvault_key_listList all keys in vault
keyvault_key_getGet key details including expiration
keyvault_secret_listList all secrets in vault
keyvault_secret_getGet secret details including expiration
keyvault_certificate_listList all certificates in vault
keyvault_certificate_getGet certificate details including expiration

Assessment Workflow

  1. Select scope (subscription or resource group) for Comprehensive Resources Assessment.
  2. Run azqr and capture output artifacts.
  3. Analyze Scan Results and summarize findings and recommendations.
  4. Review Key Vault Expiration Monitoring output for keys, secrets, and certificates.
  5. Classify issues and propose remediation or fix steps for each finding.

Priority Classification

PriorityGuidance
CriticalImmediate remediation required for high-impact exposure
HighResolve within days to reduce risk
MediumPlan a resolution in the next sprint
LowTrack and fix during regular maintenance

Error Handling

ErrorMessageRemediation
Authentication required"Please login"Run az login and retry
Access denied"Forbidden"Confirm permissions and fix role assignments
Missing resource"Not found"Verify subscription and resource group selection

Best Practices

  • Run compliance scans on a regular schedule (weekly or monthly)
  • Track findings over time and verify remediation effectiveness
  • Separate compliance reporting from remediation execution
  • Keep Key Vault expiration policies documented and enforced

SDK Quick References

For programmatic Key Vault access, see the condensed SDK guides: