Enable Unified Audit Logging for ISO 27001 Compliance
Learn how LOG-01 helps you meet ISO 27001 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.
Meeting ISO 27001 standards for Microsoft 365 involves implementing controls like LOG-01 (Enable Unified Audit Logging). This guide covers the specific ISO 27001 requirements addressed by this control and how to achieve compliance.
How LOG-01 Addresses ISO 27001 Requirements
ISO 27001 requires organizations to implement controls around enable unified audit logging. The LOG-01 control provides:
- Unified Audit Log is enabled in Microsoft Purview
- Sign-in logs are enabled in Entra ID
- Default retention (90 days for E3, 1 year for E5) is active
These measures directly support ISO 27001 compliance by ensuring proper logging 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
Without audit logs, you cannot detect compromises, investigate incidents, or meet compliance requirements. Logs are your forensic evidence and early warning system.
Implementing LOG-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.