Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
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_tools
windows_first
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. References to cryptographic validation and compliance are repeatedly tied to Windows (e.g., 'Windows FIPS validation program', 'Windows FIPS 140 Level 1'), and Windows-specific technologies (Windows Hello for Business) are highlighted as solutions for multi-factor authentication and compliance. While Linux is mentioned as an operating system used in Azure, there are no Linux-specific examples, tools, or equivalent compliance references. Windows tools and validation programs are mentioned exclusively and before any Linux equivalents, if at all.
Recommendations
  • Include explicit references to Linux cryptographic modules and their FIPS 140 validation status in Azure environments.
  • Provide examples or guidance for Linux-based authentication solutions (e.g., integration with FIDO2, smartcards, or other MFA methods on Linux).
  • Mention Linux-specific compliance and security tooling where applicable, such as how Linux VMs in Azure meet CJIS and FIPS requirements.
  • Balance references to Windows tools (e.g., Windows Hello for Business) with Linux-compatible alternatives or note cross-platform support.
  • Add documentation links or sections for Linux users to ensure parity in compliance, encryption, and authentication guidance.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-17 00:00 #262 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased