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The Password and Access Control Policy is designed to protect physical assets and sensitive information by implementing specific responsibilities, conditions, and practices.
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The policy satisfies certain requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
True
The policy applies to all systems and assets owned, managed, or operated by the organization.
True
The HR Role/Line Manager is responsible for informing IT of new employees, changes to access rights, and leavers, as well as reviewing access rights and job responsibilities.
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The Information Security Manager approves access requests, defines user groups and roles, and audits user and access lists.
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Systems Administrators must adhere to the policy when making changes to access privileges and ensure that systems enforce the policy configurations.
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User authentication is based on business needs and the principle of least privilege, with access granted based on job classification and function.
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Non-authenticated or shared user IDs are prohibited, and every user must have a unique user ID and personal secret password.
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Authentication mechanisms must be of appropriate strength and suited for the delivery channel.
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Study Notes
Password and Access Control Policy Document Control Summary
- The Password and Access Control Policy is designed to protect physical assets and sensitive information by implementing specific responsibilities, conditions, and practices.
- The policy satisfies certain requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
- The policy applies to all systems and assets owned, managed, or operated by the organization.
- The HR Role/Line Manager is responsible for informing IT of new employees, changes to access rights, and leavers, as well as reviewing access rights and job responsibilities.
- The Information Security Manager approves access requests, defines user groups and roles, and audits user and access lists.
- Systems Administrators must adhere to the policy when making changes to access privileges and ensure that systems enforce the policy configurations.
- User authentication is based on business needs and the principle of least privilege, with access granted based on job classification and function.
- Non-authenticated or shared user IDs are prohibited, and every user must have a unique user ID and personal secret password.
- Authentication mechanisms must be of appropriate strength and suited for the delivery channel.
- Secure mechanisms for authenticating users accessing servers remotely or at the console must be implemented.
- Web applications must implement secure user authentication mechanisms.
- Different authentication mechanisms are specified for voice, email, fax, white mail, remote access, and network devices.
- The policy also includes access control configurations for passwords, including requirements for uniqueness, length, complexity, history, lockout, and two-factor authentication for remote access.
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Test your knowledge on password and access control policies designed to protect physical assets and sensitive information, including responsibilities, conditions, and practices. Learn about PCI DSS requirements and user authentication principles.
