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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 organization.
True or false: The Password and Access Control Policy applies to all systems and assets owned, managed, or operated by the organization.
True
True or false: HR role/line managers inform IT of new employees, changes to access rights, and leavers.
True or false: HR role/line managers inform 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 quarterly.
True or false: The Information Security Manager approves access requests and audits user and access lists quarterly.
True
True or false: Systems administrators are not required to adhere to the policy when making changes to access privileges.
True or false: Systems administrators are not required to adhere to the policy when making changes to access privileges.
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True or false: User authentication is based on job classification and function, with access granted on a need-to-know basis.
True or false: User authentication is based on job classification and function, with access granted on a need-to-know basis.
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True or false: Non-authenticated and shared/group user IDs are allowed.
True or false: Non-authenticated and shared/group user IDs are allowed.
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True or false: Every user must have a unique user ID and personal secret password.
True or false: Every user must have a unique user ID and personal secret password.
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True or false: Secure mechanisms for user authentication are required only for web applications.
True or false: Secure mechanisms for user authentication are required only for web applications.
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True or false: Access control configurations include unique passwords, password complexity requirements, password history, lockout settings, and two-factor authentication for remote access.
True or false: Access control configurations include unique passwords, password complexity requirements, password history, lockout settings, and two-factor authentication for remote access.
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Study Notes
Password and Access Control Policy Summary
- 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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Learn about the responsibilities, conditions, and practices outlined in the Password and Access Control Policy to protect physical assets and sensitive information. Understand the role of HR, Information Security Manager, and systems administrators in enforcing access control measures.
