ISO 27001 Compliance
EXT-06Medium

External Sharing Visibility for ISO 27001 Compliance

Learn how EXT-06 helps you meet ISO 27001 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

ISO 27001 compliance requires implementing specific controls around external sharing visibility. This page explains how TrueConfig's EXT-06 control helps you meet ISO 27001 requirements in your Microsoft 365 environment.

How EXT-06 Addresses ISO 27001 Requirements

ISO 27001 requires organizations to implement controls around external sharing visibility. The EXT-06 control provides:

  • External sharing links in SharePoint/OneDrive are tracked
  • Anonymous "Anyone with the link" shares are identified
  • External sharing activity is reviewed regularly

These measures directly support ISO 27001 compliance by ensuring proper external 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

External sharing is the most common data leakage vector. Without visibility into what is shared externally, you cannot assess your data exposure risk or detect sensitive data being shared inappropriately.

Implementing EXT-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.