CIS Benchmark Compliance
PA-07Critical

Enable Continuous Access Evaluation for CIS Benchmark Compliance

Learn how PA-07 helps you meet CIS Benchmark requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

Meeting CIS Benchmark standards for Microsoft 365 involves implementing controls like PA-07 (Enable Continuous Access Evaluation). This guide covers the specific CIS Benchmark requirements addressed by this control and how to achieve compliance.

How PA-07 Addresses CIS Benchmark Requirements

CIS Benchmark requires organizations to implement controls around enable continuous access evaluation. The PA-07 control provides:

  • Continuous Access Evaluation (CAE) is enabled for all supported applications
  • Critical event evaluation (user disabled, password changed) triggers immediate revocation
  • Strict location enforcement is enabled for admin access

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** - 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

Standard OAuth tokens are valid for 60-90 minutes. If an admin is compromised and you disable their account, the attacker still has that time window. CAE revokes access within seconds of critical events.

Implementing PA-07 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.