Document Details
Control Mapping
This page contains Windows bias
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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
Bias Analysis
Detected Bias Types
windows_first
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias in several areas. While some controls mention both Linux and Windows (e.g., auditing Linux VM password files), the only detailed password policy audits are for Windows VMs, with no equivalent Linux password complexity or aging controls referenced. The 'Password management system' section exclusively lists Windows VM policies, and there are no examples or references to Linux tools or equivalent Linux security controls. Windows terminology and tools (such as password complexity settings and password age) are mentioned without Linux parity.
Recommendations
- Add equivalent Linux VM password policy audits (e.g., minimum password length, complexity, password aging) to match the Windows controls.
- Provide examples or references for managing password policies and auditing on Linux VMs (e.g., using PAM, chage, or other Linux-native tools).
- Ensure that for every Windows-specific audit or control, a Linux equivalent is also described or referenced, or explicitly state if not available.
- Balance the order of presentation so that Linux and Windows controls are given equal prominence, rather than listing Windows controls first or exclusively.
- Where Azure Policy does not support Linux parity, note this limitation and suggest alternative monitoring or compliance strategies for Linux environments.
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Scan History
| Date | Scan | Status | Result |
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| 2026-01-14 00:00 | #250 | in_progress |
Biased
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| 2026-01-13 00:00 | #246 | completed |
Biased
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| 2026-01-11 00:00 | #240 | completed |
Biased
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| 2026-01-10 00:00 | #237 | completed |
Biased
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| 2026-01-09 00:34 | #234 | completed |
Biased
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| 2026-01-08 00:53 | #231 | completed |
Biased
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| 2026-01-06 18:15 | #225 | cancelled |
 Clean
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| 2025-08-17 00:01 | #83 | cancelled |
Clean
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| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed |
Clean
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