Access Control Policy Document for PCI DSS Compliance

Password and Access Control Policy Document

• The document is a draft version and sets out specific responsibilities, conditions, and practices for access control to minimize risks and protect physical assets and sensitive information.
• It is designed to satisfy specific Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements, including sections 7.1, 7.2, and 8.5.
• The policy applies to all systems and assets owned, managed, or operated by the company.
• The roles and responsibilities outlined in the document include HR, Information Security Manager, and Systems Administrators, each with specific duties related to access control and authentication.
• User authentication is a crucial aspect of the policy, with a focus on least privilege access, unique user IDs, and the use of personal secret passwords for access to information systems and networks.
• The policy provides detailed requirements for authentication in various contexts, including operating systems, web applications, email, and remote access, emphasizing secure mechanisms and role-based access control.
• Access control configurations include specific rules for passwords, such as length, character types, history maintenance, lockout settings, and password reuse prohibition.
• The enforcement section outlines disciplinary actions for policy violations and permits deviations only with a valid business case reviewed and approved by the Security Management Team and/or Legal Counsel.
• The document references the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard as a key framework for the access control policy.