ISO 27001 Compliance
LIC-01Low

License Utilization Visibility for ISO 27001 Compliance

Learn how LIC-01 helps you meet ISO 27001 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

Organizations pursuing ISO 27001 compliance need to address license utilization visibility as part of their security program. The LIC-01 control maps directly to ISO 27001 requirements, helping demonstrate compliance while strengthening your security posture.

How LIC-01 Addresses ISO 27001 Requirements

ISO 27001 requires organizations to implement controls around license utilization visibility. The LIC-01 control provides:

  • License assignments are tracked across the organization
  • Unused or underutilized licenses are identified
  • License changes are monitored

These measures directly support ISO 27001 compliance by ensuring proper licensing 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

Most organizations overpay for M365 licenses. Unused licenses represent wasted budget. Understanding your license utilization helps optimize costs and ensures users have appropriate entitlements.

Implementing LIC-01 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.