Identify Unused Service Principals for SOC 2 Compliance
Learn how APP-07 helps you meet SOC 2 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.
SOC 2 compliance requires implementing specific controls around identify unused service principals. This page explains how TrueConfig's APP-07 control helps you meet SOC 2 requirements in your Microsoft 365 environment.
How APP-07 Addresses SOC 2 Requirements
SOC 2 requires organizations to implement controls around identify unused service principals. The APP-07 control provides:
- Service principals with no sign-in activity for 90+ days are identified
- Unused service principals are disabled or removed
- Exceptions are documented for service accounts with infrequent use
These measures directly support SOC 2 compliance by ensuring proper applications security in your Microsoft 365 environment.
Implementation for Compliance
To satisfy SOC 2 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 SOC 2 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 SOC 2
Dormant service principals with valid credentials are invisible persistence mechanisms. Attackers can use forgotten apps with stale credentials to maintain access long after initial compromise detection.
Implementing APP-07 is an important step toward SOC 2 compliance. Combined with TrueConfig's continuous monitoring, you can demonstrate ongoing adherence to SOC 2 requirements.
Ready to achieve SOC 2 compliance?
TrueConfig continuously monitors your Microsoft 365 tenant for compliance with SOC 2 requirements, including this control.