Identify Unused Service Principals for Zero Trust Compliance
Learn how APP-07 helps you meet Zero Trust requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.
Meeting Zero Trust standards for Microsoft 365 involves implementing controls like APP-07 (Identify Unused Service Principals). This guide covers the specific Zero Trust requirements addressed by this control and how to achieve compliance.
How APP-07 Addresses Zero Trust Requirements
Zero Trust requires organizations to implement controls around identify unused service principals. The APP-07 control provides:
- Service principals with no sign-in activity for 90+ days are identified
- Unused service principals are disabled or removed
- Exceptions are documented for service accounts with infrequent use
These measures directly support Zero Trust compliance by ensuring proper applications security in your Microsoft 365 environment.
Implementation for Compliance
To satisfy Zero Trust 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 Zero Trust 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 Zero Trust
Dormant service principals with valid credentials are invisible persistence mechanisms. Attackers can use forgotten apps with stale credentials to maintain access long after initial compromise detection.
Implementing APP-07 is an important step toward Zero Trust compliance. Combined with TrueConfig's continuous monitoring, you can demonstrate ongoing adherence to Zero Trust requirements.
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TrueConfig continuously monitors your Microsoft 365 tenant for compliance with Zero Trust requirements, including this control.