NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
AC - Access Control

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 NIST800-AC-2: Account management

Requires accounts to be managed across their full life cycle: permitted and prohibited account types defined, account managers assigned, membership prerequisites and approvals required, accounts created, modified, disabled and removed under documented criteria, usage monitored, and access reauthorized on a defined frequency.

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This control maps to 275 controls across 105 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 · 14 controls

  • 2.2.2 Vendor default accounts are managed as follows: • If the vendor default account(s) will be used, the default password is changed per Requirement 8.3.6. • If the vendor default account(s) will not be used,
  • 7.2.2 Access is assigned to users, including privileged users, based on: • Job classification and function. • Least privileges necessary to perform job responsibilities
  • 7.2.3 Required privileges are approved by authorized personnel
  • 7.2.5.1 App and system account review cadence
  • 8.2.2 Group, shared, or generic IDs, or other shared authentication credentials are only used when necessary on an exception basis, and are managed as follows: • ID use is prevented unless needed for an exceptional
  • 8.2.4 Addition, deletion, and modification of user IDs, authentication factors, and other identifier objects are managed as follows: • Authorized with the appropriate approval. • Implemented with only the privileges specified on the documented approval
  • 8.2.5 Access for terminated users is immediately revoked
  • 8.2.6 Inactive user accounts are removed or disabled within 90 days of inactivity
  • 8.2.7 Third-party access managed
  • 9.2.3 Physical access to networking and telecommunications hardware restricted
  • 9.3.1.1 Personnel access readily revoked
  • 7.2.4 All user accounts and related access privileges, including third-party/vendor accounts, are reviewed as follows: • At least once every six months. • To ensure user accounts and access remain appropriate based on job function.
  • 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
  • 8.6.1 If accounts used by systems or applications can be used for interactive login, they are managed as follows: • Interactive use is prevented unless needed for an exceptional circumstance. • Interactive use is limited

FedRAMP High · 12 controls

  • AC-2 Account Management
  • AC-2(1) Automated System Account Management
  • AC-2(12) Account Monitoring for Atypical Usage
  • AC-2(13) Disable Accounts for High-Risk Individuals
  • AC-2(2) Automated Temporary and Emergency Account Management
  • AC-2(3) Disable Accounts
  • AC-2(4) Automated Audit Actions
  • AC-2(7) Privileged User Accounts
  • AC-2(9) Restrictions on Use of Shared and Group Accounts
  • AC-6(1) Authorize Access to Security Functions
  • AC-6(7) Review of User Privileges
  • RA-5(5) Privileged Access

FedRAMP Moderate · 12 controls

  • AC-2 Account Management
  • AC-2(1) Automated System Account Management
  • AC-2(12) Account Monitoring for Atypical Usage
  • AC-2(13) Disable Accounts for High-Risk Individuals
  • AC-2(2) Automated Temporary and Emergency Account Management
  • AC-2(3) Disable Accounts
  • AC-2(4) Automated Audit Actions
  • AC-2(7) Privileged User Accounts
  • AC-2(9) Restrictions on Use of Shared and Group Accounts
  • AC-6(1) Authorize Access to Security Functions
  • AC-6(7) Review of User Privileges
  • RA-5(5) Privileged Access

CIS Controls v8 · 9 controls

  • CIS-4.7 Manage Default Accounts on Enterprise Assets and Software
  • CIS-5.1 Establish and Maintain an Inventory of Accounts
  • CIS-5.3 Disable Dormant Accounts
  • CIS-5.4 Restrict Administrator Privileges to Dedicated Administrator Accounts
  • CIS-5.5 Establish and Maintain an Inventory of Service Accounts
  • CIS-5.6 Centralize Account Management
  • CIS-6.1 Establish an Access Granting Process
  • CIS-6.2 Establish an Access Revoking Process
  • CIS-6.8 Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
  • AC-2 Account Management
  • AC-2(1) Automated System Account Management
  • AC-2(12) Account Monitoring for Atypical Usage
  • AC-2(13) Disable Accounts for High-Risk Individuals
  • AC-2(2) Automated Temporary and Emergency Account Management
  • AC-2(3) Disable Accounts
  • AC-2(4) Automated Audit Actions
  • AC-6(1) Authorize Access to Security Functions
  • AC-6(7) Review of User Privileges
  • AC-2 Account Management
  • AC-2(1) Automated System Account Management
  • AC-2(13) Disable Accounts for High-Risk Individuals
  • AC-2(2) Automated Temporary and Emergency Account Management
  • AC-2(3) Disable Accounts
  • AC-2(4) Automated Audit Actions
  • AC-6(1) Authorize Access to Security Functions
  • AC-6(7) Review of User Privileges
  • ASBv3-LT-2 Enable threat detection for identity and access management
  • ASBv3-PA-4 Review and reconcile user access regularly
  • ASBv3-PA-5 Set up emergency access
  • IM-1 Use centralized identity and authentication system
  • PA-1 Separate and limit highly privileged/administrative users
  • PA-2 Avoid standing access for user accounts and permissions
  • PA-3 Manage lifecycle of identities and entitlements

HIPAA Security Rule · 5 controls

NIST SP 800-66 Rev 2 · 5 controls

  • ANSSI-HYG-05 Maintain an Exhaustive Inventory of Privileged Accounts
  • ANSSI-HYG-06 Organise Joiner, Leaver and Role Change Procedures
  • ANSSI-HYG-08 Identify Each Person by Name and Separate User and Administrator Roles
  • ANSSI-HYG-09 Assign the Correct Rights on Sensitive Resources

C5 (Germany) · 4 controls

  • C5-IDM-02 Granting and change of user accounts and access rights
  • C5-IDM-03 Locking and withdrawal of user accounts in the event of inactivity or multiple failed logins
  • C5-IDM-04 Withdraw or adjust access rights as the task area changes
  • C5-IDM-05 Regular review of access rights

ISO 27002:2022 · 4 controls

  • 5.15 Access control
  • 5.16 Identity management
  • 5.18 Access rights
  • 8.2 Privileged access rights

ISO 27701:2019 · 4 controls

  • 6.4.2 During employment
  • 6.6 Access control
  • 6.6.1 Business requirements of access control
  • 6.6.2 User access management

NIST SP 800-207 · 4 controls

SOC 2 · 4 controls

  • SOC2-CC5.2 COSO principle 11: Selects and develops general controls over technology
  • 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

API 1164 · 3 controls

BSI IT-Grundschutz · 3 controls

  • BSI-03 Multi-factor authentication requirements
  • BSI-04 Remote access controls
  • BSI-05 Wireless access restrictions

IEC 62443 · 3 controls

ISO 13485 · 3 controls

ISO 27019 · 3 controls

ISO 27043 · 3 controls

ISO 27799 · 3 controls

ISO/SAE 21434 · 3 controls

NIST SP 1800-32 · 3 controls

UK Cyber Essentials · 3 controls

  • CE-AC.1 User Account Approval Process
  • CE-AC.3 Remove or Disable Accounts When No Longer Required
  • CE-AC.4 Privileged Account Approval and Tracking
  • ASD37-18 Restrict administrative privileges (Essential)
  • ASD37-21 Disable local administrator accounts (Excellent)

ISO 27001:2022 · 2 controls

  • 5.16 Identity management
  • 5.18 Access rights

ISO/IEC 27010:2015 · 2 controls

ISO/IEC 27011:2024 · 2 controls

  • NIST-CSF-PR.AA-01 Identities and credentials for authorized users, services, and hardware are managed by the organization
  • 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

SLSA · 2 controls

  • SUPCHAIN-1 Build Integrity - Source, Build, Provenance
  • SUPCHAIN-2 Source Integrity - Branch Protection, Code Review, Two-Person Rule

South Korea ISMS-P · 2 controls

APPI · 1 control

  • APPI-A26 Report of Leakage to the Commission and Notification to the Person
  • AUCDR-IS-1 Limit risk of unauthorised access to the CDR data environment
  • MYHR-SEC-2 Access controls and user account management

Bahrain PDPL · 1 control

  • ZTMM-ID-AO Identity Pillar: Automation and Orchestration

CMMC 2.0 · 1 control

CMMC 2.0 Level 1 · 1 control

  • FTC-Safeguards-9-Elements 9 Safeguard Elements - Access, Inventory, Encryption, Secure-Dev, MFA, Disposal, Change-Mgmt, Monitoring, Pen-Test (16 CFR 314.4(c))
  • UAE-PDPL-Art.6_7 Sensitive personal data and children's data (UAE PDPL Articles 6-7)
  • 62351-8 Role-based access control (RBAC)

ISO 20000-1 · 1 control

ITIL 4 · 1 control

NIS2 Directive · 1 control

  • Art.21.2.i Human resources security, access control policies and asset management
  • NISTPF-5 Protect-P Access Control (PR.AC-P)
  • 3.10 Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
  • AC-2 Account Management
  • NISTSP82-4 OT Access Control, Identity, Authentication, and Remote Access

NIST SP 800-88 · 1 control

  • NISTSP88-1 Media Sanitization Policy, Roles, and Decision Framework

NIST SP 800-92 · 1 control

  • NISTSP92-4 Log Management: Time Synchronisation, Parsing, Storage, Integrity, Access Control
  • NJDPA-2 Consumer Rights - Access, Correct, Delete, Portability, Appeal
  • ORANWG11-2 O-RAN Interface Security: E2, A1, O1, O2, Open Fronthaul

OWASP SAMM · 1 control

  • OWASPSAMM-2 Design: Threat Assessment, Security Requirements, Security Architecture
  • OMANCS-3 Identity and Access Management, Authentication, Privileged Access

OpenSSF Scorecard · 1 control

  • OSSFSC-3 Build, CI/CD Security, Workflow Permissions, Dangerous Patterns
  • OREGONCPA-5 Data Protection Assessments, Privacy by Design, Security Practices
  • PASONE-4 Technical Security: CDE Configuration, BIM Tools, Encryption, Aggregation, Mobile Working

PDPA Singapore · 1 control

  • PDPASG-5 Protection, Accuracy, and Security of Personal Data

PDPA Thailand · 1 control

  • PDPATH-5 Security Measures and Data Protection

POPIA · 1 control

  • POPIASA-5 Security Safeguards, Encryption, Access Control, Operator Obligations

PTES · 1 control

  • NORWAY-5 Security of Processing, Encryption, Pseudonymization, Access Control

Peru DPL · 1 control

  • PERU-7 DPO, Records, Retention, Marketing, Training

Privacy Act 2020 · 1 control

  • NZPRV-2 IPP 5 Storage and Security of Personal Information

Qatar DPL · 1 control

  • SOC-CY-S1 Logical and Physical Access Controls

Saudi Arabia PDPL · 1 control

  • SIGSTORE-2 Transparency Log (Rekor) and Verification

South Korea PIPA · 1 control

  • TSAPIPE-2 OT/IT Network Segmentation and Access Control

Taiwan PDPA · 1 control

Uruguay DPL · 1 control

  • URUGUAY-3 Sensitive Data, Health Data, Children

Vietnam PDPD · 1 control

Virginia CDPA · 1 control

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