FedRAMP Moderate
AC - Access Control

FedRAMP Moderate AC-3: Access Enforcement

Enforce approved authorizations for logical access in accordance with policy.

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This control maps to 80 controls across 36 other frameworks. If you already hold one of them, the evidence you collected for it is the starting point here rather than new work.

PCI DSS 4.0 · 8 controls

  • 3.5.1.2 Disk-level encryption with logical access controls
  • 3.6.1.3 Access to cryptographic keys restricted
  • 7.2.1 An access control model is defined and includes granting access as follows: • Appropriate access depending on the entity's business and access needs. • Access to system components and data resources that is based
  • 7.3.2 The access control system(s) is configured to enforce permissions assigned to individuals, applications, and systems based on job classification and function
  • 3.4.1 PAN is masked when displayed (the BIN and last four digits are the maximum number of digits to be displayed), such that only personnel with a legitimate business need can
  • 7.2.5 All application and system accounts and related access privileges are assigned and managed as follows: • Based on the least privileges necessary for the operability of the system or application. • Access is limited
  • 7.2.6 All user access to query repositories of stored cardholder data is restricted as follows: • Via applications or other programmatic methods, with access and allowed actions based on user roles and least privileges. •
  • 7.3.1 An access control system(s) is in place that restricts access based on a user's need to know and covers all system components

SOC 2 · 6 controls

  • SOC2-CC6.1 Implements logical access security software, infrastructure and architectures over protected information assets
  • SOC2-CC6.2 Prior to granting access, registration and authorization processes are established
  • SOC2-CC6.3 Role-based access and least privilege are enforced
  • SOC2-CC6.6 Measures against threats outside system boundaries are implemented
  • SOC2-CC6.7 Transmission of data is restricted to authorized users
  • SOC2-P5.1 Personal information is accessed only by authorized personnel

ISO 27701:2019 · 5 controls

  • 6.6.1 Business requirements of access control
  • 6.6.4 System and application access control
  • 7.3.6 Access, correction and/or erasure
  • 7.4.9 PII transmission controls
  • 8.4.3 PII transmission controls

C5 (Germany) · 4 controls

CIS Controls v8 · 4 controls

  • CIS-13.9 Deploy Port-Level Access Control
  • CIS-3.3 Configure Data Access Control Lists
  • CIS-6.7 Centralize Access Control
  • CIS-6.8 Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control

AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar · 3 controls

Australia My Health Records Act 2012 · 3 controls

  • MYHR-CUD-2 Prohibition on unauthorised collection, use and disclosure
  • MYHR-ENF-3 Criminal offences and sanctions
  • MYHR-SEC-2 Access controls and user account management

Azure Security Benchmark · 3 controls

  • ASBv3-DP-8 Ensure security of key and certificate repository
  • ASBv3-PA-7 Follow just enough administration (least privilege) principle
  • IM-7 Restrict resource access based on conditions

Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) v4.0.1 · 3 controls

UK Cyber Essentials · 3 controls

  • CE-AC.2 Authenticate Users Before Granting Access
  • CE-AC.4 Privileged Account Approval and Tracking
  • CE-SC.4 Authenticate Users Before Access

APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System · 2 controls

  • CBPR-06 Security Safeguards
  • CBPR-PR-27 Physical, technical and administrative safeguards

APPI · 2 controls

  • APPI-A23 Security Control Measures
  • APPI-A46 Security and Proper Handling of Anonymized Personal Information

Australia Consumer Data Right - Banking (CDR) · 2 controls

  • AUCDR-IS-1 Limit risk of unauthorised access to the CDR data environment
  • AUCDR-PS-12 Privacy Safeguard 12 - Security of CDR data and destruction or de-identification of redundant CDR data

CMMC 2.0 · 2 controls

HIPAA Security Rule · 2 controls

ISO 27001:2022 · 2 controls

  • 5.15 Access control
  • 8.3 Information access restriction

ISO 27002:2022 · 2 controls

  • 5.15 Access control
  • 8.3 Information access restriction

NIST SP 800-66 Rev 2 · 2 controls

ACSC Essential Eight · 1 control

ANSSI Guide d'hygiene informatique (42 mesures, v2.0) · 1 control

  • ANSSI-HYG-09 Assign the Correct Rights on Sensitive Resources

ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents · 1 control

  • ASD37-18 Restrict administrative privileges (Essential)

Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) · 1 control

  • APP-11 APP 11 - Security of personal information

CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) · 1 control

DORA · 1 control

Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) · 1 control

GDPR · 1 control

  • GDPR-Art.29 Processing under the authority of the controller or processor

GLI-33 - Gaming Laboratories International Event Wagering Systems · 1 control

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 · 1 control

  • NIST-CSF-PR.AA-05 Access permissions, entitlements, and authorizations are defined in a policy, managed, enforced, and reviewed, and incorporate the principles of least privilege and separation of duties

NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1 · 1 control

NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 · 1 control

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 · 1 control

UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code) · 1 control

UK Data Protection Act 2018 · 1 control

UK Online Safety Act 2023 · 1 control

UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021) · 1 control

  • UNICEFAI-4 Transparency, Explanation, Adult Capacity

US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and COPPA 2.0 Proposed Updates · 1 control

  • USCOPPA-6 FTC Enforcement and State Cooperation

Every mapping shown was judged rather than inferred from wording similarity, and the ones that failed review are published too. See the coverage reports and what was rejected.

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FedRAMP Moderate AC-3 is one control. If you already hold one of the frameworks below, a reviewed crosswalk already says how much of FedRAMP Moderate your existing evidence covers. Hold ISO 27002:2022 and 182 of 323 FedRAMP Moderate controls already carry evidence.

If you hold ISO 27002:202256.3% covered · 141 gapsIf you hold PCI DSS 4.051.1% covered · 158 gapsIf you hold ISO 27001:202249.8% covered · 162 gapsIf you hold NIST SP 800-171 Rev 345.5% covered · 176 gapsIf you hold C5 (Germany)37.2% covered · 203 gapsIf you hold CMMC 2.035% covered · 210 gaps

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