PCI DSS Compliance
EXT-06Medium

External Sharing Visibility for PCI DSS Compliance

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

Organizations pursuing PCI DSS compliance need to address external sharing visibility as part of their security program. The EXT-06 control maps directly to PCI DSS requirements, helping demonstrate compliance while strengthening your security posture.

How EXT-06 Addresses PCI DSS Requirements

PCI DSS 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 PCI DSS compliance by ensuring proper external security in your Microsoft 365 environment.

Implementation for Compliance

To satisfy PCI DSS 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 PCI DSS 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 PCI DSS

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 PCI DSS compliance. Combined with TrueConfig's continuous monitoring, you can demonstrate ongoing adherence to PCI DSS requirements.

Ready to achieve PCI DSS compliance?

TrueConfig continuously monitors your Microsoft 365 tenant for compliance with PCI DSS requirements, including this control.