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True or false: The Password and Access Control Policy applies to all systems and assets owned, managed, or operated by the company?
True or false: The Password and Access Control Policy applies to all systems and assets owned, managed, or operated by the company?
True
True or false: The HR role/line manager is responsible for informing IT of new employees, changes to access rights, and leavers?
True or false: The HR role/line manager is responsible for informing IT of new employees, changes to access rights, and leavers?
True
True or false: The Information Security Manager approves access requests and audits user and access lists?
True or false: The Information Security Manager approves access requests and audits user and access lists?
True
True or false: Systems administrators must adhere to the policy when making changes to access privileges?
True or false: Systems administrators must adhere to the policy when making changes to access privileges?
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True or false: User authentication is based on business needs and access is granted on a need-to-know basis?
True or false: User authentication is based on business needs and access is granted on a need-to-know basis?
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True or false: Access control systems must have a default 'deny-all' setting and non-authenticated user IDs are prohibited?
True or false: Access control systems must have a default 'deny-all' setting and non-authenticated user IDs are prohibited?
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True or false: Every user must have a unique user ID and password for system access?
True or false: Every user must have a unique user ID and password for system access?
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True or false: Two-factor authentication is required for remote access to the Cardholder Data Environment?
True or false: Two-factor authentication is required for remote access to the Cardholder Data Environment?
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True or false: Passwords must be unique, at least 8 characters long, and include a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters?
True or false: Passwords must be unique, at least 8 characters long, and include a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters?
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Study Notes
Password and Access Control Policy Summary
- The Password and Access Control Policy sets out responsibilities, conditions, and practices to 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 approves access requests and audits user and access lists.
- Systems administrators must adhere to the policy when making changes to access privileges.
- User authentication is based on business needs and access is granted on a need-to-know basis.
- Access control systems must have a default "deny-all" setting and non-authenticated user IDs are prohibited.
- Every user must have a unique user ID and password for system access.
- Different authentication mechanisms are required for operating systems, web applications, voice calls, email, fax, and remote access.
- Two-factor authentication is required for remote access to the Cardholder Data Environment.
- Passwords must be unique, at least 8 characters long, and include a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.
- Violation of the policy may result in disciplinary action, and deviations are only allowed with a valid business case approved by the Security Management Team or Legal Counsel.
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This quiz covers the key points of a Password and Access Control Policy, including responsibilities, conditions, and best practices for protecting physical assets and sensitive information. It outlines the requirements for user authentication, access control mechanisms, password strength, and consequences for policy violations.
