Require MFA for All Administrators for Government & Public Sector
How government & public sector organizations should implement CA-02 for Microsoft 365 security and compliance.
For government & public sector companies using Microsoft 365, require mfa for all administrators is a security priority. This guide explains how CA-02 helps government & public sector organizations protect their identity infrastructure while meeting industry-specific compliance mandates.
Why Government & Public Sector Organizations Need This Control
Government & Public Sector organizations face specific regulatory requirements including fedramp, nist-800-53, cis. The CA-02 control helps address these requirements by:
- A Conditional Access policy targets the Directory Roles condition
- Policy includes all privileged administrator roles
- MFA is required on every sign-in (not just from untrusted locations)
Administrator accounts are prime targets for attackers. Even if MFA is required for all users, a dedicated policy for admins ensures they cannot bypass MFA under any condition and provides visibility into admin authentication.
Industry-Specific Considerations
When implementing CA-02 in a government & public sector environment, consider:
- **Regulatory requirements**: fedramp, nist-800-53, cis may mandate specific configurations
- **Risk tolerance**: Government & Public Sector 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
CA-02 requires the following configuration:
- A Conditional Access policy targets the Directory Roles condition
- Policy includes all privileged administrator roles
- MFA is required on every sign-in (not just from untrusted locations)
Creates a Conditional Access policy requiring MFA for all admin roles
With TrueConfig, you can implement this control automatically using our one-click remediation feature.
Government Compliance Requirements
Government organizations must comply with these frameworks, all of which address require mfa for all administrators:
Why This Control Matters for Government
Administrator accounts are prime targets for attackers. Even if MFA is required for all users, a dedicated policy for admins ensures they cannot bypass MFA under any condition and provides visibility into admin authentication.
Common threats in government & public sector:
- • Nation-state espionage campaigns
- • Ransomware targeting critical services
- • Insider threats from privileged users
For government & public sector organizations, CA-02 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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