Enable Unified Audit Logging for SOC 2 Compliance
Learn how LOG-01 helps you meet SOC 2 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.
Meeting SOC 2 standards for Microsoft 365 involves implementing controls like LOG-01 (Enable Unified Audit Logging). This guide covers the specific SOC 2 requirements addressed by this control and how to achieve compliance.
How LOG-01 Addresses SOC 2 Requirements
SOC 2 requires organizations to implement controls around enable unified audit logging. The LOG-01 control provides:
- Unified Audit Log is enabled in Microsoft Purview
- Sign-in logs are enabled in Entra ID
- Default retention (90 days for E3, 1 year for E5) is active
These measures directly support SOC 2 compliance by ensuring proper logging 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
Without audit logs, you cannot detect compromises, investigate incidents, or meet compliance requirements. Logs are your forensic evidence and early warning system.
Implementing LOG-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.