The Compliance Reality Check
Documentation without technical execution equals a failed assessment.
10%
90%
Written Policy
Technical Implementation
Implement
The control must be technically deployed and functioning. A policy stating "we use MFA" means nothing to an auditor if MFA isn't actually configured in your tenant.
Enforce
The control must be applied consistently without gaps. If your policy demands least privilege, but half your sales team has global admin rights, you fail.
Monitor
You must have ongoing visibility. This requires active logging, SIEM alerting, and the verifiable ability to detect and respond to control failures.