CIS Benchmark Compliance
PA-05Critical

Require Phishing-Resistant MFA for Admins for CIS Benchmark Compliance

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

Organizations pursuing CIS Benchmark compliance need to address require phishing-resistant mfa for admins as part of their security program. The PA-05 control maps directly to CIS Benchmark requirements, helping demonstrate compliance while strengthening your security posture.

How PA-05 Addresses CIS Benchmark Requirements

CIS Benchmark requires organizations to implement controls around require phishing-resistant mfa for admins. The PA-05 control provides:

  • All users with privileged roles have registered phishing-resistant MFA
  • FIDO2 security keys, Windows Hello for Business, or device-bound passkeys required
  • SMS and voice call MFA methods are blocked for admin accounts

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

Traditional MFA (push notifications, SMS) can be bypassed through social engineering and MFA fatigue attacks. Phishing-resistant methods like FIDO2 keys cannot be phished because they require physical presence and cryptographic proof.

Implementing PA-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.