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_first
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. Many controls explicitly reference Windows VMs and Windows-specific audit results, such as auditing the Administrators group or deploying the Microsoft IaaSAntimalware extension. Linux equivalents are either missing or mentioned less frequently and with less detail. Windows examples and tools (e.g., 'Show audit results from Windows VMs', 'Microsoft IaaSAntimalware extension', 'audit Windows web servers') are presented first or exclusively in several sections, while Linux-specific guidance is limited to a few controls (e.g., passwordless accounts on Linux VMs). Endpoint protection and security hardening recommendations are focused on Windows, with no mention of common Linux solutions. This creates friction for Linux users seeking parity in compliance and security controls.
Recommendations
  • For every control referencing Windows VMs or Windows-specific tools, provide equivalent Linux VM guidance and examples (e.g., audit sudoers, SSH configuration, Linux antimalware solutions).
  • When mentioning endpoint protection, include recommendations for Linux (such as Microsoft Defender for Linux, ClamAV, or other supported solutions).
  • Ensure audit and monitoring controls cover both Windows and Linux systems with equal detail, including examples for Linux event logging, privileged access, and secure communication.
  • Avoid listing Windows examples first; present Windows and Linux guidance side-by-side or in parallel sections.
  • Where VM extensions are referenced, clarify which extensions are available for Linux and provide instructions for their deployment.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed 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