ISO 27001 Compliance
APP-08High

Restrict User Application Consent for ISO 27001 Compliance

Learn how APP-08 helps you meet ISO 27001 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

Meeting ISO 27001 standards for Microsoft 365 involves implementing controls like APP-08 (Restrict User Application Consent). This guide covers the specific ISO 27001 requirements addressed by this control and how to achieve compliance.

How APP-08 Addresses ISO 27001 Requirements

ISO 27001 requires organizations to implement controls around restrict user application consent. The APP-08 control provides:

  • Users cannot consent to applications requesting permissions
  • Admin consent workflow is the only path for new app permissions
  • Pre-approved apps are allowlisted if needed

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** - 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 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

OAuth phishing attacks trick users into granting malicious apps access to their data. By blocking user consent, you force all app permission requests through admin review, stopping this attack vector.

Implementing APP-08 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.