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# Virtual networks should have Azure DDoS Network Protection enabled
 
## Description{% #description %}

Ensure that Azure DDoS Network Protection is enabled on virtual networks. DDoS Network Protection provides enhanced DDoS mitigation capabilities including automatic tuning, attack alerting, and telemetry to protect all resources within the virtual network.

## Remediation{% #remediation %}

Enable DDoS Network Protection on your virtual network by associating a DDoS protection plan. See [Quickstart: Create and configure Azure DDoS Network Protection using the Azure portal](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ddos-protection/manage-ddos-protection).