Configure Emergency Access Accounts for SOC 2 Compliance
Learn how PA-03 helps you meet SOC 2 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.
SOC 2 compliance requires implementing specific controls around configure emergency access accounts. This page explains how TrueConfig's PA-03 control helps you meet SOC 2 requirements in your Microsoft 365 environment.
How PA-03 Addresses SOC 2 Requirements
SOC 2 requires organizations to implement controls around configure emergency access accounts. The PA-03 control provides:
- At least 2 break-glass accounts exist
- Accounts are excluded from all Conditional Access policies
- Accounts are enabled and accessible
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
Emergency access accounts prevent permanent lockout if MFA systems fail, Conditional Access is misconfigured, or a federation service goes down. Microsoft recommends 2 accounts with FIDO2 keys stored securely offline.
Implementing PA-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.