LIC-01: License Utilization Visibility

Frequently asked questions about implementing and managing the LIC-01 security control in Microsoft 365 and Entra ID.

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What is LIC-01 (License Utilization Visibility)?
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LIC-01 is a security control that most organizations overpay for m365 licenses. unused licenses represent wasted budget. understanding your license utilization helps optimize costs and ensures users have appropriate entitlements. It requires that license assignments are tracked across the organization and unused or underutilized licenses are identified, license changes are monitored.

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Why is License Utilization Visibility important for Microsoft 365 security?
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Most organizations overpay for M365 licenses. Unused licenses represent wasted budget. Understanding your license utilization helps optimize costs and ensures users have appropriate entitlements.

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How do I implement LIC-01 in my tenant?
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LIC-01 requires manual implementation. Reports on license utilization from Microsoft Graph licensing APIs

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What license do I need for LIC-01?
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This control can be implemented with any Microsoft 365 subscription, including free Azure AD.

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Which security baseline includes LIC-01?
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LIC-01 is included in the TrueConfig Recommended Secure baseline (Level 1). This is the foundation level suitable for most organizations.

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