SOC 2 Compliance
PA-07Critical

Enable Continuous Access Evaluation for SOC 2 Compliance

Learn how PA-07 helps you meet SOC 2 requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

Organizations pursuing SOC 2 compliance need to address enable continuous access evaluation as part of their security program. The PA-07 control maps directly to SOC 2 requirements, helping demonstrate compliance while strengthening your security posture.

How PA-07 Addresses SOC 2 Requirements

SOC 2 requires organizations to implement controls around enable continuous access evaluation. The PA-07 control provides:

  • Continuous Access Evaluation (CAE) is enabled for all supported applications
  • Critical event evaluation (user disabled, password changed) triggers immediate revocation
  • Strict location enforcement is enabled for admin access

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

Standard OAuth tokens are valid for 60-90 minutes. If an admin is compromised and you disable their account, the attacker still has that time window. CAE revokes access within seconds of critical events.

Implementing PA-07 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.