Third-Party Enterprise App Permissions for ISO 27001 Compliance
Learn how APP-06 helps you meet ISO 27001 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.
Organizations pursuing ISO 27001 compliance need to address third-party enterprise app permissions as part of their security program. The APP-06 control maps directly to ISO 27001 requirements, helping demonstrate compliance while strengthening your security posture.
How APP-06 Addresses ISO 27001 Requirements
ISO 27001 requires organizations to implement controls around third-party enterprise app permissions. The APP-06 control provides:
- Third-party enterprise apps with elevated permissions are identified and reviewed
- External vendor apps with Directory.ReadWrite.All, Mail.ReadWrite.All are flagged
- Each third-party app with elevated permissions has documented vendor assessment
- Quarterly review of third-party app permissions is conducted
These measures directly support ISO 27001 compliance by ensuring proper applications security in your Microsoft 365 environment.
Implementation for Compliance
To satisfy ISO 27001 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 ISO 27001 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 ISO 27001
Third-party enterprise apps are applications from external vendors that you consented to but do not control. These apps pose supply chain risk - a compromised vendor could access your tenant data. Review vendor security certifications and limit permissions to minimum necessary.
Implementing APP-06 is an important step toward ISO 27001 compliance. Combined with TrueConfig's continuous monitoring, you can demonstrate ongoing adherence to ISO 27001 requirements.
Ready to achieve ISO 27001 compliance?
TrueConfig continuously monitors your Microsoft 365 tenant for compliance with ISO 27001 requirements, including this control.