Recommended Secure vs Maximum Security
Compare TrueConfig security baselines to find the right level of protection for your Microsoft 365 environment.
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TrueConfig Recommended Secure Baseline
Protects against common attacks without disrupting daily work. Blocks credential theft, legacy vulnerabilities, and unauthorized access.
28controls
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Maximum Security Baseline
Hardware-backed authentication, real-time threat containment, and continuous monitoring. Designed for zero-tolerance security requirements.
9controls
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Feature
Recommended Secure
Maximum Security
Total Controls
28
9
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
- 28 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
- -19 additional controls in Maximum Security
Maximum Security Features
- 9 security controls
- Higher operational overhead, maximum security posture
- CIS Microsoft Entra ID Foundations Benchmark (All) aligned
- NIST 800-53 aligned
- FedRAMP High aligned
Maximum Security Recommended for Higher Security
If your organization handles sensitive data or has regulatory requirements, Maximum Security Baseline provides -19 additional controls for enhanced protection.
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