How safe is to use Azure file share?

Might Resources 1 Reputation point
2020-12-02T18:53:19.237+00:00

Hi,
we would like to know what do you guys think of Azure File Share?
if they are so vulnerable, why are Azure selling it? they use the same SMBv3.0 publishing port 445 to the internet.

Are we sure that is safe enough to sell to our clients?

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Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
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  1. deherman-MSFT 35,471 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2020-12-02T20:20:15.24+00:00

    @Might Resources

    SMB 3.0 protocol has introduced many security features including channel encryption which is very secure to use over internet. Also by default, all Azure storage accounts have encryption in transit enabled. This means that when you mount a file share over SMB or access it via the FileREST protocol (such as through the Azure portal, PowerShell/CLI, or Azure SDKs), Azure Files will only allow the connection if it is made with SMB 3.0+ with encryption or HTTPS. You can also setup Azure Files to use a VPN connection. All data stored in Azure Files is encrypted at rest using Azure storage service encryption (SSE).

    For more information you can refer to Planning for an Azure Files deployment. You can also refer to the Windows Server documentation on SMB security.

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