Conduct Quarterly Privileged Access Reviews for PCI DSS Compliance
Learn how GOV-03 helps you meet PCI DSS requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.
Meeting PCI DSS standards for Microsoft 365 involves implementing controls like GOV-03 (Conduct Quarterly Privileged Access Reviews). This guide covers the specific PCI DSS requirements addressed by this control and how to achieve compliance.
How GOV-03 Addresses PCI DSS Requirements
PCI DSS requires organizations to implement controls around conduct quarterly privileged access reviews. The GOV-03 control provides:
- Access reviews for all privileged roles are scheduled quarterly
- Self-attestation is disabled for Global Admin and other high-privilege roles
- Unreviewed access is automatically removed after 30 days
These measures directly support PCI DSS compliance by ensuring proper governance 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
Over time, users accumulate privileges they no longer need. Access reviews force managers to justify each privileged assignment, preventing privilege creep and reducing risk from over-entitled accounts.
Implementing GOV-03 is an important step toward PCI DSS compliance. Combined with TrueConfig's continuous monitoring, you can demonstrate ongoing adherence to PCI DSS requirements.
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