CIS Benchmark Compliance
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Require Compliant Devices for Admin Access for CIS Benchmark Compliance

Learn how DV-01 helps you meet CIS Benchmark requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

Meeting CIS Benchmark standards for Microsoft 365 involves implementing controls like DV-01 (Require Compliant Devices for Admin Access). This guide covers the specific CIS Benchmark requirements addressed by this control and how to achieve compliance.

How DV-01 Addresses CIS Benchmark Requirements

CIS Benchmark requires organizations to implement controls around require compliant devices for admin access. The DV-01 control provides:

  • A Conditional Access policy requires compliant or Entra hybrid-joined devices for admin portals
  • Policy targets Microsoft Admin Portals app or specific admin URLs
  • Unmanaged personal devices cannot access admin functions

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

A compromised or unmanaged device can have keyloggers, malware, or screen capture tools. Requiring managed, compliant devices for admin access ensures that privileged actions occur from endpoints you control and monitor.

Implementing DV-01 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.