Compliance Enablement

M365 Compliance Without the Guesswork.

Compliance frameworks like HIPAA, CMMC 2.0, and NIST 800-171 contain specific, technical requirements for how Microsoft 365 must be configured. We know those requirements — and we know how to map them to the exact controls, settings, and policies your Microsoft 365 environment needs. We don't describe compliance from the outside; we've implemented it in production.

What We Configure

Full Stack Coverage

We assess your current M365 configuration against your target compliance frameworks, remediate the gaps, build the evidence packages, and prepare you for audit — without leaving your team to figure out which M365 setting maps to which control.

Compliance Gap Assessment

Systematic comparison of your current M365 configuration against the specific technical requirements of HIPAA, CMMC 2.0, NIST 800-171, or other applicable frameworks — with finding severity and remediation priority.

HIPAA Technical Safeguard Mapping

Map M365 configuration to HIPAA Technical Safeguards: access controls (§164.312(a)), audit controls (§164.312(b)), integrity (§164.312(c)), authentication (§164.312(d)), and transmission security (§164.312(e)).

CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Preparation

Assessment and remediation of the 110 NIST 800-171 practices mapped to Microsoft 365 configuration. We produce the System Security Plan (SSP) entries and evidence documentation your C3PAO assessment requires.

NIST 800-171 Control Mapping

Detailed mapping of the 14 NIST 800-171 control families to Microsoft 365 configuration controls — Entra ID, Defender, Purview, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams — with implementation evidence.

Evidence Package Development

Build the documentation artifacts your auditors need: configuration screenshots, policy exports, audit log samples, test results, and written evidence narratives — in a format designed for assessor review.

Ongoing Compliance Monitoring

Compliance posture doesn't stay static. We establish monitoring and alerting for configuration drift, policy exceptions, and access anomalies — so your compliance posture holds between audits.

Compliance Alignment

Built Around Your Compliance Requirements

Every configuration we deploy maps to the specific controls your compliance frameworks require — not generic best practices.

HIPAA (45 CFR Part 164)HITECH ActCMMC 2.0 Level 2NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2DFARS 252.204-701221 CFR Part 11SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001

Accelerated by TenantForge

TenantForge maps your M365 tenant configuration directly to HIPAA Technical Safeguards, CMMC 2.0 practices, and NIST 800-171 controls — showing exactly which requirements are met, which have gaps, and what configuration change closes each gap. We use it to run the initial assessment and as the ongoing monitoring platform.

FAQ

Common Questions

Does Microsoft 365 support HIPAA compliance?
Microsoft 365 can be configured to support HIPAA compliance — it is not compliant by default. Microsoft signs a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for applicable M365 services, which is a prerequisite for using M365 with Protected Health Information. But a signed BAA alone does not make your tenant compliant. The HIPAA Technical Safeguards require specific configurations across Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, and Purview.
What Microsoft 365 license do I need for CMMC 2.0 compliance?
Most CMMC 2.0 Level 2 controls that apply to M365 can be addressed with Microsoft 365 E3 or Business Premium, depending on your environment. M365 GCC is required if you're on the commercial cloud handling CUI — and some organizations require GCC High. We assess your current license tier, identify gaps, and recommend the minimum investment required to meet CMMC requirements.
How do you handle the 110 NIST 800-171 controls?
Not all 110 NIST 800-171 practices are M365 configuration items — some are physical, policy, or process controls. We focus on the subset that maps directly to Microsoft 365 configuration: approximately 60–70 practices depending on your environment scope. We map each to the specific M365 setting or policy, implement the required configuration, and document the control implementation for your System Security Plan.
Can you help us prepare for a CMMC assessment (C3PAO)?
Yes. We work with defense contractors to prepare for Third Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) assessments. Our scope covers the M365 environment specifically — assessment of current state, remediation of gaps, SSP writing for M365 controls, and evidence package preparation. We coordinate with your C3PAO's assessment scope to ensure M365 controls are ready for review.
How long does a compliance remediation engagement typically take?
A full CMMC 2.0 Level 2 or HIPAA compliance remediation engagement for an M365 environment typically runs 4–12 weeks depending on the size of the environment, the initial compliance posture, and the organization's decision-making speed. We start with a structured gap assessment (5 days), produce a remediation roadmap, and execute in documented phases.

Get Your Compliance Gap Assessment.

Start with a free M365 assessment. We'll identify where your environment stands and build a prioritized roadmap.

No commitment required · 5-day turnaround