CIS Benchmark Compliance
CA-04High

Remediate High-Risk Users Automatically for CIS Benchmark Compliance

Learn how CA-04 helps you meet CIS Benchmark requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

CIS Benchmark compliance requires implementing specific controls around remediate high-risk users automatically. This page explains how TrueConfig's CA-04 control helps you meet CIS Benchmark requirements in your Microsoft 365 environment.

How CA-04 Addresses CIS Benchmark Requirements

CIS Benchmark requires organizations to implement controls around remediate high-risk users automatically. The CA-04 control provides:

  • An Identity Protection user risk policy is enabled
  • High-risk users are required to change their password
  • Leaked credentials detections trigger immediate remediation

These measures directly support CIS Benchmark compliance by ensuring proper conditional_access security in your Microsoft 365 environment.

Implementation for Compliance

To satisfy CIS Benchmark requirements with this control:

  • **Enable the control** - Use TrueConfig's one-click remediation
  • **Document your implementation** - Record how the control was configured
  • **Maintain evidence** - TrueConfig automatically logs compliance status
  • **Monitor continuously** - Track any deviations from the expected state

Evidence Collection

For CIS Benchmark audits, you'll need to demonstrate:

  • Current configuration state
  • Historical compliance data
  • Remediation actions taken
  • Continuous monitoring in place

TrueConfig provides all of this evidence through its audit trail and reporting features.

Why This Control Matters for CIS Benchmark

When Microsoft detects that a user's credentials have been leaked (dark web, breach databases), the user risk policy forces a password change before the attacker can use those credentials.

Implementing CA-04 is an important step toward CIS Benchmark compliance. Combined with TrueConfig's continuous monitoring, you can demonstrate ongoing adherence to CIS Benchmark requirements.

Ready to achieve CIS Benchmark compliance?

TrueConfig continuously monitors your Microsoft 365 tenant for compliance with CIS Benchmark requirements, including this control.