Enable Unified Audit Logging for Technology & Software
How technology & software organizations should implement LOG-01 for Microsoft 365 security and compliance.
For technology & software companies using Microsoft 365, enable unified audit logging is a security priority. This guide explains how LOG-01 helps technology & software organizations protect their identity infrastructure while meeting industry-specific compliance mandates.
Why Technology & Software Organizations Need This Control
Technology & Software organizations face specific regulatory requirements including soc2, iso27001, cis. The LOG-01 control helps address these requirements by:
- Unified Audit Log is enabled in Microsoft Purview
- Sign-in logs are enabled in Entra ID
- Default retention (90 days for E3, 1 year for E5) is active
Without audit logs, you cannot detect compromises, investigate incidents, or meet compliance requirements. Logs are your forensic evidence and early warning system.
Industry-Specific Considerations
When implementing LOG-01 in a technology & software environment, consider:
- **Regulatory requirements**: soc2, iso27001, cis may mandate specific configurations
- **Risk tolerance**: Technology & Software 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
LOG-01 requires the following configuration:
- Unified Audit Log is enabled in Microsoft Purview
- Sign-in logs are enabled in Entra ID
- Default retention (90 days for E3, 1 year for E5) is active
Requires Microsoft Purview admin access - cannot be evaluated via Graph API
Follow the steps above in your Microsoft Entra admin center to enable this control.
Technology Compliance Requirements
Technology organizations must comply with these frameworks, all of which address enable unified audit logging:
Why This Control Matters for Technology
Without audit logs, you cannot detect compromises, investigate incidents, or meet compliance requirements. Logs are your forensic evidence and early warning system.
Common threats in technology & software:
- • Source code theft and IP exfiltration
- • Supply chain attacks through dependencies
- • Credential compromise in CI/CD pipelines
For technology & software organizations, LOG-01 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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