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Who is initially assigned ownership of the Password and Access Control Policy document?
Who is initially assigned ownership of the Password and Access Control Policy document?
Which of the following is a requirement specified in the policy for user authentication?
Which of the following is a requirement specified in the policy for user authentication?
Which standard's requirements does the policy aim to satisfy?
Which standard's requirements does the policy aim to satisfy?
What is required for remote access authentication according to the policy?
What is required for remote access authentication according to the policy?
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Who is responsible for reviewing and approving deviations from the policy with a valid business case?
Who is responsible for reviewing and approving deviations from the policy with a valid business case?
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What action does the policy enforce for employees violating it?
What action does the policy enforce for employees violating it?
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What is the specified frequency for the policy's review?
What is the specified frequency for the policy's review?
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What is the purpose of the Password and Access Control Policy document?
What is the purpose of the Password and Access Control Policy document?
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What is the organization scope of the Password and Access Control Policy document?
What is the organization scope of the Password and Access Control Policy document?
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Study Notes
Password and Access Control Policy Document
- The document is a draft version of the Password and Access Control Policy, with a version number of 0.1 and has been issued as a draft by an unspecified organization.
- The policy aims to address critical access needs while minimizing risks and protecting physical assets and sensitive information, specifically to satisfy PCI DSS requirements 7.1, 7.2, and 8.5.
- It applies to all systems and assets owned, managed, or operated by the organization.
- The roles and responsibilities outlined in the policy include those of HR Role / Line Manager, Information Security Manager, and Systems Administrators.
- The policy specifies user authentication requirements, such as assigning access privileges based on business needs, implementing a default "deny-all" setting, and prohibiting the use of shared or group user IDs.
- It also outlines authentication requirements for various systems, including operating systems, web applications, email, fax, voice, and remote access, emphasizing the use of secure mechanisms and role-based access control.
- Access control configurations include requirements for unique passwords, password length, complexity, history maintenance, lockout settings, two-factor authentication for remote access, and management of vendor access accounts.
- The policy enforces disciplinary action for employees violating the policy and permits deviations only with a valid business case reviewed and approved by the Security Management Team and/or Legal Counsel.
- The document does not include specific definitions, but it references the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
- The Information Security Manager or equivalent is initially assigned ownership of the document, but job titles/descriptions should be appropriately edited.
- The policy includes a table of contents and document revision history, and it specifies stakeholders for document distribution and their corresponding roles (P=Producer, C=Contributor, R=Reviewer, A=Authoriser, I=for information only).
- The policy is subject to an annual review, and it provides a template for company use, which should be tailored to the specific organization's requirements.
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This quiz provides an overview of a draft version of a Password and Access Control Policy document, addressing critical access needs, minimizing risks, and protecting assets and information as per PCI DSS requirements. It outlines user authentication requirements, access control configurations, disciplinary actions, and deviation processes for policy violations. The document also emphasizes the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders outlined in the policy.
