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Figma Enterprise Hardening Guide

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Design platform hardening for Figma Enterprise including SSO, access controls, and governance features

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Overview

Figma is the leading collaborative design platform used by millions of designers worldwide for UI/UX design, prototyping, and design systems. As a repository for intellectual property including product designs and brand assets, Figma security configurations directly impact data protection and competitive advantage.

Intended Audience

  • Security engineers managing design platforms
  • IT administrators configuring Figma Enterprise
  • GRC professionals assessing collaboration security
  • Design operations teams managing access

How to Use This Guide

  • L1 (Baseline): Essential controls for all organizations
  • L2 (Hardened): Enhanced controls for security-sensitive environments
  • L3 (Maximum Security): Strictest controls for regulated industries

Scope

This guide covers Figma Organization and Enterprise security including SAML SSO, access controls, sharing settings, and Governance+ features.

Table of Contents

  1. Authentication & SSO
  2. Access Controls
  3. Sharing & Collaboration
  4. Monitoring & Governance
  5. Compliance Quick Reference

1. Authentication & SSO

1.1 Configure SAML Single Sign-On

Profile Level: L1 (Baseline)

Framework Control
CIS Controls 6.3, 12.5
NIST 800-53 IA-2, IA-8

Description

Configure SAML SSO to centralize authentication and enforce organizational security policies.

Prerequisites

  • Figma Organization or Enterprise plan
  • SAML 2.0 compatible identity provider
  • Verified domain in Figma

ClickOps Implementation

Step 1: Verify Domain

  1. Navigate to: Admin → Settings → Domains
  2. Add your organization’s domain
  3. Verify via DNS TXT record

Step 2: Configure SAML SSO

  1. Navigate to: Admin → Settings → SAML SSO
  2. Click Set up SAML SSO
  3. Select your identity provider:
    • Google Workspace
    • Okta
    • OneLogin
    • Microsoft Entra ID
    • Custom configuration

Step 3: Configure IdP Settings

  1. Download Figma SP metadata
  2. Configure IdP application with:
    • ACS URL
    • Entity ID
  3. Upload IdP metadata to Figma

Step 4: Enforce SSO

  1. Test SSO authentication
  2. Select Members must log in with SAML SSO (mandatory)
  3. Or Members may log in with any method (optional)

Time to Complete: ~1 hour

1.2 Enforce Two-Factor Authentication

Profile Level: L1 (Baseline)

Framework Control
CIS Controls 6.5
NIST 800-53 IA-2(1)

Description

Require 2FA for organization members and guests.

ClickOps Implementation

Step 1: Enable 2FA for Members

  1. Configure MFA through your identity provider
  2. All SSO users subject to IdP MFA policies

Step 2: Enforce 2FA for Guests

  1. Navigate to: Admin → Settings → Security
  2. Enable Enforced 2FA for guests
  3. Guests without 2FA cannot access content
  4. Applies across web, desktop, and mobile

1.3 Configure User Provisioning (SCIM)

Profile Level: L2 (Hardened)

Framework Control
CIS Controls 5.3
NIST 800-53 AC-2

Description

Configure SCIM for automatic user provisioning and deprovisioning.

ClickOps Implementation

Step 1: Enable JIT Provisioning

  1. All SAML SSO configurations support JIT
  2. Users created on first login
  3. Attributes mapped from SAML response:
    • Email
    • First name
    • Last name

Step 2: Configure SCIM (Enterprise)

  1. Navigate to: Admin → Settings → SCIM
  2. Generate SCIM token
  3. Configure IdP SCIM integration
  4. Set member seats via SCIM

Step 3: Initial Login Verification

  1. First SSO/SCIM login triggers verification email
  2. Users enter 6-digit PIN from SendGrid
  3. One-time security measure

2. Access Controls

2.1 Configure Team and Project Permissions

Profile Level: L1 (Baseline)

Framework Control
CIS Controls 5.4
NIST 800-53 AC-6

Description

Configure team and project permissions following least privilege.

ClickOps Implementation

Step 1: Create Team Structure

  1. Navigate to: Admin → Teams
  2. Create teams by:
    • Department
    • Project
    • Access level

Step 2: Configure Team Permissions

  1. Set team member roles:
    • Admin: Full team control
    • Editor: Can edit files
    • Viewer: Read-only access
  2. Apply minimum necessary permissions

Step 3: Configure Project Access

  1. Set project-level permissions
  2. Control who can access projects
  3. Configure default access levels

2.2 Configure Admin Roles

Profile Level: L1 (Baseline)

Framework Control
CIS Controls 5.4
NIST 800-53 AC-6(1)

Description

Implement role-based access for organization administration.

ClickOps Implementation

Step 1: Review Admin Access

  1. Navigate to: Admin → Members
  2. Filter by admin role
  3. Review all organization admins

Step 2: Assign Minimum Roles

  1. Limit Organization Admin to essential personnel (2-3)
  2. Use Team Admin for team management
  3. Document admin assignments

Step 3: Configure Multiple IdPs (Enterprise+)

  1. With Governance+, configure multiple IdPs
  2. Different auth for different teams
  3. Federated access management

2.3 Restrict Network Access

Profile Level: L2 (Hardened)

Framework Control
CIS Controls 13.5
NIST 800-53 AC-17

Description

Restrict personal account access on corporate networks.

ClickOps Implementation

Step 1: Enable Network Restrictions

  1. Navigate to: Admin → Settings → Security
  2. Enable Restrict personal access on this network

Step 2: Configure Restrictions

  1. Users on corporate network can only access:
    • Accounts associated with organization’s domain
    • Guest access to organization content
  2. Prevents shadow IT usage

3. Sharing & Collaboration

Profile Level: L1 (Baseline)

Framework Control
CIS Controls 3.3
NIST 800-53 AC-3

Description

Control how designs can be shared via links.

ClickOps Implementation

Step 1: Configure Organization Sharing

  1. Navigate to: Admin → Settings → Sharing
  2. Configure link sharing options:
    • Allow link sharing: On/Off
    • Default access level: View only

Step 2: Restrict External Sharing

  1. Configure who can create public links
  2. Set expiration for shared links
  3. Control embed permissions

3.2 Configure External Collaboration

Profile Level: L2 (Hardened)

Framework Control
CIS Controls 3.3
NIST 800-53 AC-3

Description

Control collaboration with external users.

ClickOps Implementation

Step 1: Configure Guest Access

  1. Navigate to: Admin → Settings → Guests
  2. Configure guest permissions:
    • Can edit vs. view only
    • Access duration
    • Require 2FA

Step 2: Configure External Content

  1. Restrict access to external Figma content
  2. Prevent data loss to external organizations
  3. Block unauthorized external collaboration

3.3 Configure Sensitivity Labels

Profile Level: L2 (Hardened)

Framework Control
CIS Controls 3.1
NIST 800-53 AC-3

Description

Use sensitivity labels to classify designs.

ClickOps Implementation

Step 1: Configure Labels

  1. Navigate to: Admin → Settings → Sensitivity labels
  2. Create custom labels:
    • Confidential
    • Internal
    • Public
  3. Configure label colors

Step 2: Apply Labels

  1. Builders add labels to apps
  2. Labels appear in navigation
  3. Visual cue for data sensitivity

4. Monitoring & Governance

4.1 Configure Activity Logs

Profile Level: L1 (Baseline)

Framework Control
CIS Controls 8.2
NIST 800-53 AU-2

Description

Monitor user activity through activity logs.

ClickOps Implementation

Step 1: Access Activity Logs

  1. Navigate to: Admin → Activity logs
  2. Review logged events:
    • File access
    • Permission changes
    • Export actions
    • Login events

Step 2: Export Logs

  1. Export logs for analysis
  2. Integrate with SIEM if needed
  3. Set up regular reviews

Key Events to Monitor:

  • Design exports
  • Permission changes
  • External sharing
  • Admin actions

4.2 Configure Governance+ Features

Profile Level: L2 (Hardened)

Framework Control
CIS Controls 4.1
NIST 800-53 CA-7

Description

Enable Governance+ for advanced security controls.

Prerequisites

  • Figma Enterprise with Governance+ add-on

ClickOps Implementation

Step 1: Enable Governance+

  1. Contact Figma sales for Governance+
  2. Enable advanced features:
    • Multiple IdPs
    • Advanced activity logs
    • Extended controls

Step 2: Configure Advanced Controls

  1. Configure per-team authentication
  2. Enable advanced reporting
  3. Set up compliance dashboards

4.3 Domain Management

Profile Level: L1 (Baseline)

Framework Control
CIS Controls 5.3
NIST 800-53 AC-2

Description

Manage all accounts using company domains.

ClickOps Implementation

Step 1: Register Domains

  1. Navigate to: Admin → Settings → Domains
  2. Register all official company domains
  3. This must be done before SSO setup

Step 2: Claim Existing Accounts

  1. Identify existing accounts using company domain
  2. Migrate to organization
  3. Consolidate shadow accounts

5. Compliance Quick Reference

SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria Mapping

Control ID Figma Control Guide Section
CC6.1 SSO/2FA 1.1
CC6.2 Admin roles 2.2
CC6.6 Sharing controls 3.1
CC6.7 Network restrictions 2.3
CC7.2 Activity logs 4.1

NIST 800-53 Rev 5 Mapping

Control Figma Control Guide Section
IA-2 SSO 1.1
IA-2(1) 2FA 1.2
AC-2 SCIM 1.3
AC-3 Sharing controls 3.1
AU-2 Activity logs 4.1

Appendix A: Plan Compatibility

Feature Professional Organization Enterprise
SAML SSO ❌ ✅ ✅
SCIM ❌ ❌ ✅
Enforced 2FA for Guests ❌ ✅ ✅
Activity Logs ❌ Basic Advanced
Network Restrictions ❌ ❌ ✅
Governance+ ❌ ❌ Add-on

Appendix B: References

Official Figma Documentation:

API & Developer Documentation:

Compliance Frameworks:

  • SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27018 — via Trust Center
  • EU Cloud Code of Conduct Level 2 compliant
  • Annual CSA Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) completion
  • Annual independent external audits against SOC 2 and ISO 27001

Security Incidents:

  • No major public security incidents identified affecting the Figma platform.

Changelog

Date Version Maturity Changes Author
2025-02-05 0.1.0 draft Initial guide with SSO, access controls, and governance Claude Code (Opus 4.5)

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