SOC 2 Compliance
CA-01Critical

Require MFA via Conditional Access Policy for SOC 2 Compliance

Learn how CA-01 helps you meet SOC 2 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

SOC 2 compliance requires implementing specific controls around require mfa via conditional access policy. This page explains how TrueConfig's CA-01 control helps you meet SOC 2 requirements in your Microsoft 365 environment.

How CA-01 Addresses SOC 2 Requirements

SOC 2 requires organizations to implement controls around require mfa via conditional access policy. The CA-01 control provides:

  • At least one Conditional Access policy requires MFA for all users
  • Policy applies to all cloud applications
  • Emergency access accounts are excluded
  • Policy state is Enabled (not Report-only)

These measures directly support SOC 2 compliance by ensuring proper conditional_access security in your Microsoft 365 environment.

Implementation for Compliance

To satisfy SOC 2 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 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

Conditional Access policies provide granular MFA enforcement with proper exclusions. Unlike Security Defaults, CA policies allow you to exclude emergency access accounts while still protecting all users.

Implementing CA-01 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.