Zero Trust Compliance
GOV-07High

Audit Privileged Role Assignments for Zero Trust Compliance

Learn how GOV-07 helps you meet Zero Trust requirements for Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security.

Zero Trust compliance requires implementing specific controls around audit privileged role assignments. This page explains how TrueConfig's GOV-07 control helps you meet Zero Trust requirements in your Microsoft 365 environment.

How GOV-07 Addresses Zero Trust Requirements

Zero Trust requires organizations to implement controls around audit privileged role assignments. The GOV-07 control provides:

  • All privileged role assignments are documented
  • A baseline of expected role holders exists
  • Changes from baseline are detected and reviewed

These measures directly support Zero Trust compliance by ensuring proper governance 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

Privilege creep happens gradually. Without a baseline of who should have admin rights, you cannot detect unauthorized role assignments. Regular auditing ensures only authorized users retain privileged access.

Implementing GOV-07 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.