Zero Trust Compliance
EXT-04Medium

Configure Guest Access Expiration for Zero Trust Compliance

Learn how EXT-04 helps you meet Zero Trust requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

Organizations pursuing Zero Trust compliance need to address configure guest access expiration as part of their security program. The EXT-04 control maps directly to Zero Trust requirements, helping demonstrate compliance while strengthening your security posture.

How EXT-04 Addresses Zero Trust Requirements

Zero Trust requires organizations to implement controls around configure guest access expiration. The EXT-04 control provides:

  • Guest accounts have expiration dates configured
  • Guest access expires after 90 days unless renewed
  • Access reviews are configured for guest users

These measures directly support Zero Trust compliance by ensuring proper external 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

Guest accounts created for temporary projects often outlive their intended use. Without expiration, ex-partners and former vendors retain access indefinitely. Automatic expiration ensures guest access is time-bound.

Implementing EXT-04 is an important step toward Zero Trust compliance. Combined with TrueConfig's continuous monitoring, you can demonstrate ongoing adherence to Zero Trust requirements.

Ready to achieve Zero Trust compliance?

TrueConfig continuously monitors your Microsoft 365 tenant for compliance with Zero Trust requirements, including this control.