rules/findings/azure/Networking/azure-vpn-gateway-missing-entra-only-authentication.json

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  "serviceType": "Networking Services",
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  "displayName": "Ensure \u0027Authentication type\u0027 is set to \u0027Azure Active Directory\u0027 only for Azure VPN Gateway point-to-site configuration",
  "description": "Enable only \u0027Azure Active Directory\u0027 (Microsoft Entra ID) authentication for Azure VPN Gateway point-to-site connections.",
  "rationale": "Microsoft Entra ID authentication provides strong security and centralized identity management, and reduces risks associated with static credentials and certificate management.",
  "impact": "Azure VPN Gateways incur hourly charges, with additional costs for point-to-site connections and data transfer. Pricing varies by SKU and usage. Refer to https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/vpn-gateway/ for details.",
  "remediation": {
    "text": "Remediate from Azure Portal 1. Go to Virtual network gateways. 2. Under VPN gateway, click VPN gateways. 3. Click the name of a VPN gateway. 4. Under Settings, click Point-to-site configuration. 5. Ensure Authentication type click to expand the drop-down menu. 6. Check the box next to Azure Active Directory, and uncheck the boxes next to Azure certificate and RADIUS authentication. 7. Provide a Tenant, Audience, and Issuer for the Azure Active Directory configuration. 8. Click Save. 9. Repeat steps 1-8 for each VPN gateway requiring remediation.",
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    "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/vpn-gateway-about-vpngateways",
    "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/point-to-site-entra-gateway",
    "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/vpn-gateway/openvpn-azure-ad-tenant"
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