GOV-06: Entitlement Management

Frequently asked questions about implementing and managing the GOV-06 security control in Microsoft 365 and Entra ID.

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What is GOV-06 (Entitlement Management)?
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GOV-06 is a security control that without structured access provisioning, users accumulate permissions over time. entitlement management bundles resources into governed access packages with approval workflows and automatic expiration. It requires that access packages are configured for structured provisioning and approval workflows are defined for sensitive resources, access packages include expiration policies.

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Why is Entitlement Management important for Microsoft 365 security?
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Without structured access provisioning, users accumulate permissions over time. Entitlement management bundles resources into governed access packages with approval workflows and automatic expiration.

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How do I implement GOV-06 in my tenant?
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GOV-06 requires manual implementation. Requires P2 license (Identity Governance)

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What license do I need for GOV-06?
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This control requires Azure AD Premium P2 (included in Microsoft 365 E5) or standalone P2.

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Which security baseline includes GOV-06?
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GOV-06 is included in the Enhanced Security baseline (Level 2). This level adds stricter controls for security-conscious organizations.

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