SOC 2 Compliance
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Conduct Quarterly Privileged Access Reviews for SOC 2 Compliance

Learn how GOV-03 helps you meet SOC 2 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

Meeting SOC 2 standards for Microsoft 365 involves implementing controls like GOV-03 (Conduct Quarterly Privileged Access Reviews). This guide covers the specific SOC 2 requirements addressed by this control and how to achieve compliance.

How GOV-03 Addresses SOC 2 Requirements

SOC 2 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 SOC 2 compliance by ensuring proper governance 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

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 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.