Recommended Secure vs Maximum 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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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
26
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
- 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
- -17 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 -17 additional controls for enhanced protection.
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