FedRAMP Compliance
CA-05High

Require App Protection for Mobile Access for FedRAMP Compliance

Learn how CA-05 helps you meet FedRAMP requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

Organizations pursuing FedRAMP compliance need to address require app protection for mobile access as part of their security program. The CA-05 control maps directly to FedRAMP requirements, helping demonstrate compliance while strengthening your security posture.

How CA-05 Addresses FedRAMP Requirements

FedRAMP requires organizations to implement controls around require app protection for mobile access. The CA-05 control provides:

  • A Conditional Access policy requires approved or compliant applications for mobile
  • Policy targets iOS and Android platforms
  • Office 365 or all cloud apps are protected

These measures directly support FedRAMP compliance by ensuring proper conditional_access security in your Microsoft 365 environment.

Implementation for Compliance

To satisfy FedRAMP 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 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

Mobile devices accessing corporate data should use apps with protection policies. This prevents data leakage through unmanaged apps and ensures corporate data remains protected on personal devices.

Implementing CA-05 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.