Require Compliant Devices for Global Admins for Government & Public Sector
How government & public sector organizations should implement DV-02 for Microsoft 365 security and compliance.
For government & public sector companies using Microsoft 365, require compliant devices for global admins is a security priority. This guide explains how DV-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 DV-02 control helps address these requirements by:
- All Global Administrator sign-ins require compliant devices
- Devices are enrolled in Intune with compliance policies
- Non-compliant devices cannot access admin portals
Admin credentials on non-compliant devices are at high risk. Keyloggers, malware, and credential theft are common on unmanaged devices. Requiring compliance ensures admin actions occur from secured endpoints.
Industry-Specific Considerations
When implementing DV-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
DV-02 requires the following configuration:
- All Global Administrator sign-ins require compliant devices
- Devices are enrolled in Intune with compliance policies
- Non-compliant devices cannot access admin portals
Creates Conditional Access policy requiring device compliance for Global Admin role
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Government Compliance Requirements
Government organizations must comply with these frameworks, all of which address require compliant devices for global admins:
Why This Control Matters for Government
Admin credentials on non-compliant devices are at high risk. Keyloggers, malware, and credential theft are common on unmanaged devices. Requiring compliance ensures admin actions occur from secured endpoints.
Common threats in government & public sector:
- • Nation-state espionage campaigns
- • Ransomware targeting critical services
- • Insider threats from privileged users
For government & public sector organizations, DV-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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