SOC 2 Compliance
PA-05Critical

Require Phishing-Resistant MFA for Admins for SOC 2 Compliance

Learn how PA-05 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-05 (Require Phishing-Resistant MFA for Admins). This guide covers the specific SOC 2 requirements addressed by this control and how to achieve compliance.

How PA-05 Addresses SOC 2 Requirements

SOC 2 requires organizations to implement controls around require phishing-resistant mfa for admins. The PA-05 control provides:

  • All users with privileged roles have registered phishing-resistant MFA
  • FIDO2 security keys, Windows Hello for Business, or device-bound passkeys required
  • SMS and voice call MFA methods are blocked for admin accounts

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

Traditional MFA (push notifications, SMS) can be bypassed through social engineering and MFA fatigue attacks. Phishing-resistant methods like FIDO2 keys cannot be phished because they require physical presence and cryptographic proof.

Implementing PA-05 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.