SOC 2 Compliance
PA-02High

Use Dedicated Admin Accounts for SOC 2 Compliance

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

Meeting SOC 2 standards for Microsoft 365 involves implementing controls like PA-02 (Use Dedicated Admin Accounts). This guide covers the specific SOC 2 requirements addressed by this control and how to achieve compliance.

How PA-02 Addresses SOC 2 Requirements

SOC 2 requires organizations to implement controls around use dedicated admin accounts. The PA-02 control provides:

  • Administrative roles are assigned to dedicated admin accounts (e.g., admin-john@contoso.com)
  • Daily work accounts do not hold privileged role assignments
  • Admin accounts are cloud-only (not synced from on-premises AD)

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** - 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

When an attacker compromises a daily work account through phishing or malware, they should not gain admin access. Dedicated admin accounts limit blast radius and enable stricter controls like device requirements.

Implementing PA-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.