Government
CA-02Critical

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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