SOC 2 Compliance
PA-06Critical

Require FIDO2 Security Keys for Administrators for SOC 2 Compliance

Learn how PA-06 helps you meet SOC 2 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

SOC 2 compliance requires implementing specific controls around require fido2 security keys for administrators. This page explains how TrueConfig's PA-06 control helps you meet SOC 2 requirements in your Microsoft 365 environment.

How PA-06 Addresses SOC 2 Requirements

SOC 2 requires organizations to implement controls around require fido2 security keys for administrators. The PA-06 control provides:

  • All users with privileged roles have registered FIDO2 security keys
  • Each admin has at least 2 keys registered (primary + backup)
  • PIM activation requires FIDO2 authentication

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

Hardware security keys provide the highest authentication assurance. Unlike software-based MFA, keys cannot be phished, cloned, or remotely compromised. Level 3 mandates this protection for all admin access.

Implementing PA-06 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.