NIST 800-53 Compliance
CA-10High

Enable Token Protection for NIST 800-53 Compliance

Learn how CA-10 helps you meet NIST 800-53 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

Organizations pursuing NIST 800-53 compliance need to address enable token protection as part of their security program. The CA-10 control maps directly to NIST 800-53 requirements, helping demonstrate compliance while strengthening your security posture.

How CA-10 Addresses NIST 800-53 Requirements

NIST 800-53 requires organizations to implement controls around enable token protection. The CA-10 control provides:

  • Token binding is enabled for sensitive applications
  • Refresh token protection is configured
  • Sign-in frequency controls complement token protection

These measures directly support NIST 800-53 compliance by ensuring proper conditional_access security in your Microsoft 365 environment.

Implementation for Compliance

To satisfy NIST 800-53 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 NIST 800-53 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 NIST 800-53

Stolen tokens can be replayed from any device or location. Token protection binds tokens to specific devices, making stolen tokens useless. This is the primary defense against token theft attacks.

Implementing CA-10 is an important step toward NIST 800-53 compliance. Combined with TrueConfig's continuous monitoring, you can demonstrate ongoing adherence to NIST 800-53 requirements.

Ready to achieve NIST 800-53 compliance?

TrueConfig continuously monitors your Microsoft 365 tenant for compliance with NIST 800-53 requirements, including this control.