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-AP7: Anti-pattern: users not individually attributable

What does ACCESS-AP7 require?

This anti-pattern is present when identities cannot be traced to an individual person, so actions cannot be attributed; to attain the level it must be absent, supporting attribution and non-repudiation.

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-1h ACCESS-1h: Stronger authentication for higher risk access

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