SOC 2 Compliance
LOG-02Medium

Export Logs to Long-Term Storage for SOC 2 Compliance

Learn how LOG-02 helps you meet SOC 2 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

Organizations pursuing SOC 2 compliance need to address export logs to long-term storage as part of their security program. The LOG-02 control maps directly to SOC 2 requirements, helping demonstrate compliance while strengthening your security posture.

How LOG-02 Addresses SOC 2 Requirements

SOC 2 requires organizations to implement controls around export logs to long-term storage. The LOG-02 control provides:

  • Audit logs are exported to Log Analytics workspace or external SIEM
  • Retention is configured for at least 1 year
  • Sign-in logs and audit logs are both included

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

Default Entra log retention is 30-90 days. APT attacks often go undetected for months. Long-term retention enables forensic investigation of compromises that happened weeks or months ago.

Implementing LOG-02 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.