Overview
Netskope One DSPM supports scanning Azure MySQL Stores. Follow these instructions to set up your Azure MySQL database and configure its connection to Netskope One DSPM.
Create an Azure MySQL Netskope One DSPM Service Account
These steps may require the assistance of your local database administrator.
Begin by configuring an Azure MySQL service account, which will be dedicated to Netskope One DSPM’s use. Use a CLI such as Azure Cloud Shell or PowerShell to complete the following steps.
- Connect to your MySQL database as an administrator.
- Create the Netskope One DSPM-specific Azure MySQL user by executing the following commands in order.
| Command | Outcome | Notes |
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Creates the Netskope One DSPM-specific DB user, which will be dedicated to Netskope One DSPM’s use as a service account. |
Substitute dasera_user and dasera_password with your own preferred values. You will need this information later when configuring Netskope One DSPM. Note: We recommend using Netskope One DSPM as the username and password of your choice. You will need this information later when configuring Netskope One DSPM. |
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Grants read-only access to the Netskope One DSPM-specific DB user in each MySQL database you want to scan. The CREATE USER command enables the previously-created LOGIN to access the database. The built-in db_datareader role grants read-only access to all schemas and tables (including system tables) on the active database. |
Substitute “database name” with each MySQL DB you wish to scan with the Netskope One DSPM Application.
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Retrieve Connection Information
In addition to configuring a service account, Netskope One DSPM requires additional information to communicate with your Azure MySQL database. Please follow the steps below to identify the connection values for later use within Netskope One DSPM.
- From your Azure MySQL console, click Settings → Connection strings from the left side nav.
| Highlight Color | Corresponding Netskope One DSPM Value | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Data Store Endpoint |  |
Connect Your Data Store
Excerpt: Connect Your Data Store 1
Log into the Netskope One DSPM platform. Navigate to the Data Stores > Data Store Invento
- Log into the Netskope One DSPM platform.
- Navigate to Data Stores → Data Store Inventory.
- Use the Discovered tab, then click the CONNECT button under Actions to connect a discovered data store. You'll immediately see the Credentials tab with some fields automatically populated.
- Alternately, click the CONNECT A DATA STORE button in the upper right to select a data store type and go through the data store connection UI manually.
- The Connect a Data Store modal is displayed, starting with the SELECT DATA STORE tab.
- Click on the icon for the Data Store Type you wish to connect. The modal will auto-navigate you to the next tab.
- On the PROVIDE CREDENTIALS tab, complete the following fields:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Azure Account Name | Select one of the Azure Accounts defined within the Infrastructure Section screen. The field will default if there is just one Azure account configured. |
| Data Store Identifier | Friendly name to describe this Data Store. Your value is displayed in other Netskope One DSPM screens such as Policy Management and Classification Management. |
| Data Store Endpoint | Enter the corresponding value from the Retrieve Connection Information step above, plus the port number. Example: Netskope One DSPM-azure-mysql-test.mysql.database.azure.com:3306. 3306 is the default MySQL port number. If you are using a custom port number, be sure to substitute it here. |
| Scan Frequency | Controls how often your Data Store is reviewed for changes, Netskope One DSPM’s recommended frequency is defaulted, which you can override (if desired). |
| Sidecar Pool | Excerpt: Connect Your Data Store: Credentials: Sidecar PoolIf you will use sidecars to monitor this data store, select a sidecar pool with network visibility to said data store. This field is displayed when there is at least one defined sidecar pool. To learn more, please visit our Sidecar Administration article. |
Excerpt: Connect Your Data Store 2
Click the NEXT button, which will navigate you to the next tab. On the SELECT CAP
- Click the NEXT button. The SELECT CAPABILITIES tab is displayed.
- Complete the following fields:
- Assign a Data Owner (optional): define one or more Platform Users responsible for this Data Store and its data sets.
- Which databases should Netskope One DSPM scan?: utilize the field’s picklist control to select which databases & schemas should be monitored by the Netskope One DSPM application. By default, all databases & schemas are selected.
- Features: Netskope One DSPM’s recommended feature selections will be defaulted, which you can override if desired. Some features are always-on, some are not applicable (with disabled toggles), while others may request additional configurations.
| Capability | Supported for Azure SQL DB |
|---|---|
| Discovery | Yes (always-on) |
| Privilege Analysis | Yes (supported for version 8.0 and above) |
| Shadow Data Analysis | Yes |
| Classification | Yes |
| Data In Use Monitoring |
Yes Excerpt: MySQL Query Logging Performance ImpactsEnabling query logging on a MySQL database may impact its performance. Once you have completed these configurations, closely monitor your database along with any pipelines / applications that are dependent on it. |
| Automation | Yes (always-on) |
Excerpt: Connect Your Data Store 3
Click the NEXT button, which will navigate you to the next tab. On the REVIEW tab
- Click the SAVE button, which will navigate you to the next tab.
- On the REVIEW tab, Netskope One DSPM will validate your credentials and capability selections. In the event of any issues, follow the on-screen instructions to remediate the displayed warnings or errors.
- Click the SAVE button to finalize your connection.