CIS Benchmark Compliance
EXT-02Medium

Require MFA for Guest Users for CIS Benchmark Compliance

Learn how EXT-02 helps you meet CIS Benchmark requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

CIS Benchmark compliance requires implementing specific controls around require mfa for guest users. This page explains how TrueConfig's EXT-02 control helps you meet CIS Benchmark requirements in your Microsoft 365 environment.

How EXT-02 Addresses CIS Benchmark Requirements

CIS Benchmark requires organizations to implement controls around require mfa for guest users. The EXT-02 control provides:

  • Guest users are included in MFA Conditional Access policies
  • Guests must complete MFA on every sign-in
  • Trust settings do not exempt guest MFA requirements

These measures directly support CIS Benchmark compliance by ensuring proper external 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

Guest accounts often have weaker security than internal accounts. Requiring MFA for guests ensures external collaborators meet the same authentication standards as your employees.

Implementing EXT-02 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.