Password and Access Control Policy Overview
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The Access Control Policy is designed to minimize risks and protect physical assets and sensitive information.

True

The policy applies to all systems and assets owned, managed, or operated by the company.

True

The HR role/line manager is responsible for informing IT of new employees, changes to access rights, and leavers.

True

The Information Security Manager reviews and approves requests for system access and audits user and access lists quarterly.

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Systems Administrators must adhere to the policy when making changes to access privileges and ensure system configurations are enforced.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

User authentication is based on job classification and function, with access granted only on a need-to-know basis.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Non-authenticated and shared/group user IDs are prohibited, and unique user IDs and passwords must be used.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Authentication mechanisms must be appropriate for the delivery channel and implemented with the necessary strength.

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Secure mechanisms for user authentication are required for operating system access, web applications, voice inquiries, email, fax, and remote access.

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Network device authentication must use encrypted protocols, except for local console access.

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Study Notes

Password and Access Control Policy

  • The Access Control Policy is designed to minimize risks and protect physical assets and sensitive information.
  • The policy applies to all systems and assets owned, managed, or operated by the company.
  • The HR role/line manager is responsible for informing IT of new employees, changes to access rights, and leavers.
  • The Information Security Manager reviews and approves requests for system access and audits user and access lists quarterly.
  • Systems Administrators must adhere to the policy when making changes to access privileges and ensure system configurations are enforced.
  • User authentication is based on job classification and function, with access granted only on a need-to-know basis.
  • Non-authenticated and shared/group user IDs are prohibited, and unique user IDs and passwords must be used.
  • Authentication mechanisms must be appropriate for the delivery channel and implemented with the necessary strength.
  • Secure mechanisms for user authentication are required for operating system access, web applications, voice inquiries, email, fax, and remote access.
  • Network device authentication must use encrypted protocols, except for local console access.
  • Access control configurations include unique IDs, unique passwords, password changes, password complexity, password history, and lockout settings.
  • Remote access to the cardholder network should utilize two-factor authentication, and vendor remote access accounts should be monitored and changed regularly.

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Learn about the Access Control Policy designed to protect assets and sensitive information by controlling system access. Understand the roles and responsibilities involved in ensuring policy adherence and secure authentication mechanisms.

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