Password and Access Control Policy Summary

Study Notes

The Password and Access Control Policy sets out specific responsibilities, conditions, and practices to minimize risks and protect physical assets and sensitive information.
The policy applies to all systems and assets owned, managed, or operated by the organization.
HR role/line managers inform IT of new employees, changes to access rights, and leavers.
The Information Security Manager approves access requests and audits user and access lists quarterly.
Systems administrators must adhere to the policy when making changes to access privileges and ensure systems enforce the configurations.
User authentication is based on job classification and function, with access granted on a need-to-know basis.
Access control systems must have a default "deny-all" setting.
Non-authenticated and shared/group user IDs are prohibited.
Every user must have a unique user ID and personal secret password.
Authentication mechanisms must be appropriate for the delivery channel.
Secure mechanisms for user authentication are required for operating systems, web applications, voice calls, email, faxes, and remote access.
Access control configurations include unique passwords, password complexity requirements, password history, lockout settings, and two-factor authentication for remote access.

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Description

Learn about the key responsibilities, conditions, and best practices outlined in the Password and Access Control Policy to minimize risks and safeguard sensitive assets and information. Understand the importance of user authentication, access control configurations, and the role of system administrators in enforcing policy compliance.