External Sharing Visibility for Energy & Utilities
How energy & utilities organizations should implement EXT-06 for Microsoft 365 security and compliance.
For energy & utilities companies using Microsoft 365, external sharing visibility is a security priority. This guide explains how EXT-06 helps energy & utilities organizations protect their identity infrastructure while meeting industry-specific compliance mandates.
Why Energy & Utilities Organizations Need This Control
Energy & Utilities organizations face specific regulatory requirements including nist-800-53, cis, iso27001. The EXT-06 control helps address these requirements by:
- External sharing links in SharePoint/OneDrive are tracked
- Anonymous "Anyone with the link" shares are identified
- External sharing activity is reviewed regularly
External sharing is the most common data leakage vector. Without visibility into what is shared externally, you cannot assess your data exposure risk or detect sensitive data being shared inappropriately.
Industry-Specific Considerations
When implementing EXT-06 in a energy & utilities environment, consider:
- **Regulatory requirements**: nist-800-53, cis, iso27001 may mandate specific configurations
- **Risk tolerance**: Energy & Utilities organizations typically have moderate to low risk tolerance
- **Audit frequency**: Plan for regular compliance reviews
- **Documentation**: Maintain detailed records for regulatory inspections
How to Configure
EXT-06 requires the following configuration:
- External sharing links in SharePoint/OneDrive are tracked
- Anonymous "Anyone with the link" shares are identified
- External sharing activity is reviewed regularly
Requires SharePoint admin access or audit log analysis
Follow the steps above in your Microsoft Entra admin center to enable this control.
Energy Compliance Requirements
Energy organizations must comply with these frameworks, all of which address external sharing visibility:
Why This Control Matters for Energy
External sharing is the most common data leakage vector. Without visibility into what is shared externally, you cannot assess your data exposure risk or detect sensitive data being shared inappropriately.
Common threats in energy & utilities:
- • Nation-state attacks on infrastructure
- • Ransomware targeting OT systems
- • Insider threats in control rooms
For energy & utilities organizations, EXT-06 is a key component of a compliant Microsoft 365 security posture. TrueConfig helps you implement and maintain this control while meeting industry-specific requirements.
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