Configure Emergency Access Accounts for CIS Benchmark Compliance
Learn how PA-03 helps you meet CIS Benchmark requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.
CIS Benchmark compliance requires implementing specific controls around configure emergency access accounts. This page explains how TrueConfig's PA-03 control helps you meet CIS Benchmark requirements in your Microsoft 365 environment.
How PA-03 Addresses CIS Benchmark Requirements
CIS Benchmark requires organizations to implement controls around configure emergency access accounts. The PA-03 control provides:
- At least 2 break-glass accounts exist
- Accounts are excluded from all Conditional Access policies
- Accounts are enabled and accessible
These measures directly support CIS Benchmark compliance by ensuring proper privileged_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
Emergency access accounts prevent permanent lockout if MFA systems fail, Conditional Access is misconfigured, or a federation service goes down. Microsoft recommends 2 accounts with FIDO2 keys stored securely offline.
Implementing PA-03 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.