Azure.PostgreSQL.FirewallRuleCount.md

severity	Awareness
pillar	Security
category	SE:06 Network controls
resource	Azure Database for PostgreSQL
resourceType	Microsoft.DBforPostgreSQL/servers,Microsoft.DBforPostgreSQL/servers/firewallRules
online version	https://azure.github.io/PSRule.Rules.Azure/en/rules/Azure.PostgreSQL.FirewallRuleCount/
ms-content-id	7113d8e6-5629-4505-a19b-9c1ff9e17a3b

Cleanup PostgreSQL server firewall rules

SYNOPSIS

Determine if there is an excessive number of firewall rules.

DESCRIPTION

Typically the number of firewall rules required is minimal, with management connectivity from on-premises and cloud application connectivity the most common.

RECOMMENDATION

The PostgreSQL server has greater then ten (10) firewall rules. Some rules may not be needed.

LINKS

• SE:06 Network controls
• Firewall rules in Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Single Server
• Create and manage firewall rules for Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Single Server using the Azure portal