Restrict Admin Access to Privileged Access Workstations for Government & Public Sector
How government & public sector organizations should implement CA-06 for Microsoft 365 security and compliance.
For government & public sector companies using Microsoft 365, restrict admin access to privileged access workstations is a security priority. This guide explains how CA-06 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-06 control helps address these requirements by:
- Administrative portal access is restricted to designated PAW devices
- PAW devices have enhanced security controls (Credential Guard, AppLocker)
- Break-glass procedures exist for PAW unavailability
Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs) are hardened devices dedicated to admin tasks. By restricting admin portals to PAWs, you prevent credential theft from compromised daily-use devices.
Industry-Specific Considerations
When implementing CA-06 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-06 requires the following configuration:
- Administrative portal access is restricted to designated PAW devices
- PAW devices have enhanced security controls (Credential Guard, AppLocker)
- Break-glass procedures exist for PAW unavailability
Requires dedicated PAW infrastructure and device filters
Follow the steps above in your Microsoft Entra admin center to enable this control.
Government Compliance Requirements
Government organizations must comply with these frameworks, all of which address restrict admin access to privileged access workstations:
Why This Control Matters for Government
Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs) are hardened devices dedicated to admin tasks. By restricting admin portals to PAWs, you prevent credential theft from compromised daily-use devices.
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-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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