CIS Benchmark Compliance
LOG-01High

Enable Unified Audit Logging for CIS Benchmark Compliance

Learn how LOG-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 LOG-01 (Enable Unified Audit Logging). This guide covers the specific CIS Benchmark requirements addressed by this control and how to achieve compliance.

How LOG-01 Addresses CIS Benchmark Requirements

CIS Benchmark requires organizations to implement controls around enable unified audit logging. The LOG-01 control provides:

  • Unified Audit Log is enabled in Microsoft Purview
  • Sign-in logs are enabled in Entra ID
  • Default retention (90 days for E3, 1 year for E5) is active

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

Implementation for Compliance

To satisfy CIS Benchmark requirements with this control:

  • **Enable the control** - Follow the manual configuration steps
  • **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

Without audit logs, you cannot detect compromises, investigate incidents, or meet compliance requirements. Logs are your forensic evidence and early warning system.

Implementing LOG-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.