Identify Unused Service Principals for ISO 27001 Compliance
Learn how APP-07 helps you meet ISO 27001 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.
ISO 27001 compliance requires implementing specific controls around identify unused service principals. This page explains how TrueConfig's APP-07 control helps you meet ISO 27001 requirements in your Microsoft 365 environment.
How APP-07 Addresses ISO 27001 Requirements
ISO 27001 requires organizations to implement controls around identify unused service principals. The APP-07 control provides:
- Service principals with no sign-in activity for 90+ days are identified
- Unused service principals are disabled or removed
- Exceptions are documented for service accounts with infrequent use
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
Dormant service principals with valid credentials are invisible persistence mechanisms. Attackers can use forgotten apps with stale credentials to maintain access long after initial compromise detection.
Implementing APP-07 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.