How to Enable Malware Scanning for Files in Azure Blob Storage via Intune?

Soberanis, Omar 0 Reputation points
2025-04-03T14:22:05.03+00:00

We need to confirm if Microsoft Defender scans files uploaded to the Azure Blob Storage used by our operators. Specifically, we are uploading files through Intune to its designated workspace (which uses Blob Storage). If not, is it possible to enable malware scanning for this storage?

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  1. Crystal-MSFT 53,821 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2025-04-04T01:34:37.0466667+00:00

    @Soberanis, Omar, Thanks for posting in Q&A. After reading the following link, I find it seems Microsoft Defender for Storage can scan files uploaded to Azure Blob Storage, including those uploaded through Intune to its designated workspace. This feature provides near real-time detection against malicious content by automatically scanning blobs when they are uploaded or modified

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/on-upload-malware-scanning

    To enable on-upload malware scanning for your Azure Blob Storage, you need to:

    1. Ensure Permissions: You must have the Owner or Contributor role on the subscription or storage account, or specific roles with the necessary permissions.
    2. Enable Defender for Storage: This must be enabled on the subscription or individual storage accounts.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/on-upload-malware-scanning#enable-on-upload-malware-scanning

    Hope the above information can help.


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