CIS Benchmark Compliance
CA-05High

Require App Protection for Mobile Access for CIS Benchmark Compliance

Learn how CA-05 helps you meet CIS Benchmark requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

Meeting CIS Benchmark standards for Microsoft 365 involves implementing controls like CA-05 (Require App Protection for Mobile Access). This guide covers the specific CIS Benchmark requirements addressed by this control and how to achieve compliance.

How CA-05 Addresses CIS Benchmark Requirements

CIS Benchmark requires organizations to implement controls around require app protection for mobile access. The CA-05 control provides:

  • A Conditional Access policy requires approved or compliant applications for mobile
  • Policy targets iOS and Android platforms
  • Office 365 or all cloud apps are protected

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

Mobile devices accessing corporate data should use apps with protection policies. This prevents data leakage through unmanaged apps and ensures corporate data remains protected on personal devices.

Implementing CA-05 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.