Enforce Application Credential Expiration for FedRAMP Compliance
Learn how APP-02 helps you meet FedRAMP requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.
FedRAMP compliance requires implementing specific controls around enforce application credential expiration. This page explains how TrueConfig's APP-02 control helps you meet FedRAMP requirements in your Microsoft 365 environment.
How APP-02 Addresses FedRAMP Requirements
FedRAMP requires organizations to implement controls around enforce application credential expiration. The APP-02 control provides:
- All application secrets (client secrets) have expiration dates
- Maximum secret lifetime is 12 months or less
- Certificate-based authentication is preferred over secrets
- No non-expiring secrets exist
These measures directly support FedRAMP compliance by ensuring proper applications security in your Microsoft 365 environment.
Implementation for Compliance
To satisfy FedRAMP 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 FedRAMP 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 FedRAMP
Long-lived or non-expiring secrets are a supply chain attack risk. If a secret is leaked, it remains valid indefinitely. Rotating credentials limits the window of exposure from compromised secrets.
Implementing APP-02 is an important step toward FedRAMP compliance. Combined with TrueConfig's continuous monitoring, you can demonstrate ongoing adherence to FedRAMP requirements.
Ready to achieve FedRAMP compliance?
TrueConfig continuously monitors your Microsoft 365 tenant for compliance with FedRAMP requirements, including this control.