Use Dedicated Admin Accounts for PCI DSS Compliance
Learn how PA-02 helps you meet PCI DSS requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.
PCI DSS compliance requires implementing specific controls around use dedicated admin accounts. This page explains how TrueConfig's PA-02 control helps you meet PCI DSS requirements in your Microsoft 365 environment.
How PA-02 Addresses PCI DSS Requirements
PCI DSS requires organizations to implement controls around use dedicated admin accounts. The PA-02 control provides:
- Administrative roles are assigned to dedicated admin accounts (e.g., admin-john@contoso.com)
- Daily work accounts do not hold privileged role assignments
- Admin accounts are cloud-only (not synced from on-premises AD)
These measures directly support PCI DSS compliance by ensuring proper privileged_access 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
When an attacker compromises a daily work account through phishing or malware, they should not gain admin access. Dedicated admin accounts limit blast radius and enable stricter controls like device requirements.
Implementing PA-02 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.