SOC 2 Compliance
CA-06High

Restrict Admin Access to Privileged Access Workstations for SOC 2 Compliance

Learn how CA-06 helps you meet SOC 2 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

Meeting SOC 2 standards for Microsoft 365 involves implementing controls like CA-06 (Restrict Admin Access to Privileged Access Workstations). This guide covers the specific SOC 2 requirements addressed by this control and how to achieve compliance.

How CA-06 Addresses SOC 2 Requirements

SOC 2 requires organizations to implement controls around restrict admin access to privileged access workstations. The CA-06 control provides:

  • Administrative portal access is restricted to designated PAW devices
  • PAW devices have enhanced security controls (Credential Guard, AppLocker)
  • Break-glass procedures exist for PAW unavailability

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** - 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

Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs) are hardened devices dedicated to admin tasks. By restricting admin portals to PAWs, you prevent credential theft from compromised daily-use devices.

Implementing CA-06 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.