Require Device Compliance for All Users for Professional Services & Consulting
How professional services & consulting organizations should implement DV-03 for Microsoft 365 security and compliance.
For professional services & consulting companies using Microsoft 365, require device compliance for all users is a security priority. This guide explains how DV-03 helps professional services & consulting organizations protect their identity infrastructure while meeting industry-specific compliance mandates.
Why Professional Services & Consulting Organizations Need This Control
Professional Services & Consulting organizations face specific regulatory requirements including soc2, iso27001, cis. The DV-03 control helps address these requirements by:
- A Conditional Access policy requires compliant or hybrid-joined device for all users
- All cloud applications are covered
- Emergency access accounts are excluded
Unmanaged devices can have keyloggers, malware, or lack encryption. Requiring device compliance for all users ensures corporate data is only accessed from endpoints you control. This is a comprehensive Zero Trust control.
Industry-Specific Considerations
When implementing DV-03 in a professional services & consulting environment, consider:
- **Regulatory requirements**: soc2, iso27001, cis may mandate specific configurations
- **Risk tolerance**: Professional Services & Consulting 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-03 requires the following configuration:
- A Conditional Access policy requires compliant or hybrid-joined device for all users
- All cloud applications are covered
- Emergency access accounts are excluded
Creates CA policy requiring device compliance in report-only mode. PREREQUISITE: Intune enrollment required.
With TrueConfig, you can implement this control automatically using our one-click remediation feature.
Professional Services Compliance Requirements
Professional Services organizations must comply with these frameworks, all of which address require device compliance for all users:
Why This Control Matters for Professional Services
Unmanaged devices can have keyloggers, malware, or lack encryption. Requiring device compliance for all users ensures corporate data is only accessed from endpoints you control. This is a comprehensive Zero Trust control.
Common threats in professional services & consulting:
- • Client data breaches
- • Insider threats from departing consultants
- • Business email compromise
For professional services & consulting organizations, DV-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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