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Azure Function App Audit Chef

Professional PowerShell script that audits Azure Function Apps for security, configuration, and best practices like a chef inspecting every ingredient in the serverless kitchen. Comprehensive analysis with detailed CSV + HTML reporting for Azure Function App governance and optimization.

⏱️ Prep Time:Serverless kitchen inspection timing
🧩 Difficulty:Intermediate

🔍 What It Does

  • 🛡️ Security posture assessment identifying critical misconfigurations and vulnerabilities in Function Apps
  • ⚙️ Configuration best practices audit against Azure recommendations for optimal performance and reliability
  • 🌐 Networking and access control review examining VNet integration, IP restrictions, and authentication settings
  • 🔐 Identity and authentication audit verifying Managed Identity usage and flagging insecure methods
  • 👤 Runtime and language version check ensuring Function Apps run on supported and secure versions
  • 📊 Monitoring and logging verification confirming proper Application Insights integration for observability
  • 📄 Detailed HTML and CSV reports generating comprehensive analysis for technical teams and executives
  • 💰 Cost optimization insights highlighting configurations that might lead to unnecessary operational costs

⚙️ Requirements Checklist

  • ✅ PowerShell 5.1+ with Azure PowerShell (Az) module installed and configured
  • ✅ Azure subscription access with appropriate RBAC permissions (Reader role minimum)
  • ✅ Valid Azure credentials configured via Connect-AzAccount or service principal authentication
  • ✅ Function App read permissions across target subscriptions and resource groups
  • ✅ Network connectivity to Azure APIs and sufficient API quota for discovery operations

📌 Talk Nerdy Tip:

Focus on security findings like missing HTTPS-only settings, disabled Managed Identity, and missing Application Insights integration for immediate action. Like ensuring every dish in your serverless kitchen meets safety standards. 👨‍🍳

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