SOC 2 Compliance
PA-01-L2Critical

Eliminate Permanent Global Administrators for SOC 2 Compliance

Learn how PA-01-L2 helps you meet SOC 2 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

Organizations pursuing SOC 2 compliance need to address eliminate permanent global administrators as part of their security program. The PA-01-L2 control maps directly to SOC 2 requirements, helping demonstrate compliance while strengthening your security posture.

How PA-01-L2 Addresses SOC 2 Requirements

SOC 2 requires organizations to implement controls around eliminate permanent global administrators. The PA-01-L2 control provides:

  • Zero permanent human Global Administrator assignments
  • All Global Admin access is through PIM eligible assignments
  • Only emergency access accounts retain permanent Global Admin

These measures directly support SOC 2 compliance by ensuring proper privileged_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

Permanent Global Admin accounts are always-on attack targets. With PIM, admins activate access only when needed, reducing the attack window from 24/7 to minutes per day. This is a fundamental Zero Trust control.

Implementing PA-01-L2 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.