Recommended Secure vs Enhanced Security

Compare TrueConfig security baselines to find the right level of protection for your Microsoft 365 environment.

TrueConfig Recommended Secure Baseline

Protects against common attacks without disrupting daily work. Blocks credential theft, legacy vulnerabilities, and unauthorized access.

26controls
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Recommended

Enhanced Security Baseline

Adds time-limited admin access and advanced threat detection. Admins activate permissions only when needed, reducing your attack window.

20controls
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Feature Comparison

Feature
Recommended Secure
Enhanced Security
Total Controls
26
20
MFA Enforcement
Privileged Access Controls
Conditional Access Policies
Advanced Identity Protection
Strict Session Controls
Zero Trust Architecture
CIS Benchmark Alignment
FedRAMP Alignment
IncludedPartialNot included

Recommended Secure Features

  • 26 security controls
  • Low operational risk, high security return
  • CIS Microsoft Entra ID Foundations Benchmark aligned
  • Microsoft Secure Defaults aligned
  • Microsoft Zero Trust Identity Pillar aligned

Not included

  • -6 additional controls in Enhanced Security

Enhanced Security Features

  • 20 security controls
  • Moderate operational impact, significantly improved security
  • CIS Microsoft Entra ID Foundations Benchmark (Level 2) aligned
  • Microsoft Zero Trust aligned
  • NIST 800-63B aligned

Enhanced Security Recommended for Higher Security

If your organization handles sensitive data or has regulatory requirements, Enhanced Security Baseline provides -6 additional controls for enhanced protection.

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