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# Azure Key Vault should be recoverable

> Checks that Azure Key Vaults are configured to be recoverable (soft delete enabled).

Checks that Azure Key Vaults are configured to be recoverable (soft delete enabled).

## About

When you connect Microsoft Azure to DSALTA, the platform retrieves the list of resources in your environment using read-only API access. DSALTA then checks whether this configuration is in place. If it is not, DSALTA activates this check so you can remediate it.

## Why This Matters

Encryption is only as strong as the keys behind it. Keys that are never rotated or are broadly accessible can be compromised, exposing all the data they protect. Rotation and access control on keys are required by SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.

## How to Fix

**Before you begin**

* Ensure you have access to the Azure **Key Vault**.

**Set key expiration / recoverability**

1. Sign in to the [Azure Portal](https://portal.azure.com/) and open **Key Vaults → your vault**.
2. For **keys**, open each key and set an **expiration date** (90 days recommended), then rotate before expiry.
3. For **recoverability**, open **Properties** and confirm **Soft delete** and **Purge protection** are enabled.

Once key expiration and recoverability are configured, DSALTA retrieves the change on the next sync and sets the check status to **Passing**.

## Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="How often does this check run?">
    This check runs automatically every 24 hours while the Microsoft Azure integration is connected. You can also trigger a manual sync from **Integrations** in the sidebar.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if it keeps failing?">
    A failing check appears in your **Data Library → Tests** dashboard. Work through the steps above; once the underlying configuration is fixed, the status updates automatically on the next sync.
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  <Accordion title="Can I exclude this check?">
    Yes. If it does not apply to your environment, mark it as **Not Applicable** with a justification. The exclusion is documented for auditors.
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  <Accordion title="Does DSALTA change my Microsoft Azure configuration?">
    No. DSALTA uses **read-only API access** and never modifies, creates, or deletes resources. All remediation is performed by your team directly in Microsoft Azure.
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