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Restrict Guest Access to Allowlisted Domains for Government & Public Sector

How government & public sector organizations should implement EXT-03 for Microsoft 365 security and compliance.

For government & public sector companies using Microsoft 365, restrict guest access to allowlisted domains is a security priority. This guide explains how EXT-03 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 EXT-03 control helps address these requirements by:

  • Guest invitations are restricted to an allowlist of trusted domains
  • Cross-tenant access policies block all other external tenants
  • External sharing in SharePoint/OneDrive is restricted to allowed domains

At Level 3, external collaboration is tightly controlled. Only pre-approved partner organizations can access your tenant. This prevents social engineering and limits data exposure to vetted third parties.

Industry-Specific Considerations

When implementing EXT-03 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

EXT-03 requires the following configuration:

  • Guest invitations are restricted to an allowlist of trusted domains
  • Cross-tenant access policies block all other external tenants
  • External sharing in SharePoint/OneDrive is restricted to allowed domains

Configures cross-tenant access policy to block B2B direct connect by default. Partner allowlisting requires manual configuration.

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 restrict guest access to allowlisted domains:

Why This Control Matters for Government

At Level 3, external collaboration is tightly controlled. Only pre-approved partner organizations can access your tenant. This prevents social engineering and limits data exposure to vetted third parties.

Common threats in government & public sector:

  • Nation-state espionage campaigns
  • Ransomware targeting critical services
  • Insider threats from privileged users

For government & public sector organizations, EXT-03 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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