Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF)

Identity and access management (ACCESS) – Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF)

Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF) ACCESS-1h: ACCESS-1h: Stronger authentication for higher risk access

Higher risk access, such as privileged, service and shared accounts and remote access, requires stronger credentials, multifactor authentication or single use credentials, in proportion to the risk of the asset.

Maintained by Gerard BlokdykVerified against the published standard 31 May 2026Control text last updated 21 May 2026

Other controls in Identity and access management (ACCESS) – Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF)

ACCESS-1a ACCESS-1a: Identities created for people, services and devices needing access
ACCESS-1b ACCESS-1b: Credentials issued to those needing access
ACCESS-1c ACCESS-1c: Identities removed when no longer needed
ACCESS-1d ACCESS-1d: Password strength and reuse rules set and enforced
ACCESS-1e ACCESS-1e: Identity repositories reviewed on a schedule and on triggers
ACCESS-1f ACCESS-1f: Deprovisioning within defined time limits
ACCESS-1g ACCESS-1g: Privileged credentials used only where needed
ACCESS-1i ACCESS-1i: Multifactor authentication for all access where feasible

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