All Storage Accounts

Overview

In Azure, storage accounts are critical resources used to store data objects, files, queues, and tables. Managing and monitoring the count of storage accounts across your environment is a fundamental task for IT and Security Engineers. This ensures resource utilization is optimized and aligns with security and compliance requirements.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Resource Management:

   • Helps in identifying underutilized or unused storage accounts.

   • Ensures proper distribution and allocation of resources across teams or projects.

2. Cost Optimization:

   • Understanding the count of storage accounts contributes to tracking overall costs and budget planning.

3. Compliance Monitoring:

   • Simplifies inventory checks for audits and regulatory compliance.

For Security Engineers:

1. Attack Surface Reduction:

   • Identifies unnecessary storage accounts that may be potential security risks.

2. Configuration Consistency:

   • Enables cross-verification to ensure storage accounts adhere to security policies (e.g., encryption, access controls).

3. Anomaly Detection:

   • Monitoring sudden changes in the number of storage accounts can highlight potential unauthorized provisioning activities.