Privileged Access Management Policy
A privileged access management policy template for controlling, monitoring, and auditing privileged accounts and administrative access.
What's Included
1. Purpose & Scope
Defines scope covering all privileged and administrative accounts.
2. Privileged Account Inventory
Establishes requirements for discovering and cataloguing privileged accounts.
3. Access Provisioning
Defines approval and provisioning processes for privileged access.
4. Session Management
Specifies session recording, monitoring, and time-limiting requirements.
5. Just-in-Time Access
Implements temporal restrictions on privileged access.
6. Credential Vaulting
Defines credential storage and automated rotation.
7. Monitoring & Audit
Establishes monitoring, alerting, and audit requirements.
8. Review & Compliance
Sets review frequency and compliance reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a privileged access management policy include?
A comprehensive privileged access management policy should include purpose & scope, privileged account inventory, access provisioning, session management, and more. This template covers 8 key sections aligned to NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, PCI DSS requirements.
Which frameworks require a access control policy?
Major frameworks requiring access control policies include NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, PCI DSS. This template maps directly to their control requirements, making it easier to demonstrate compliance across multiple standards.
How often should a privileged access management policy be reviewed?
Best practice is to review your privileged access management policy at least annually, or whenever significant changes occur in your organisation, technology environment, or regulatory landscape. Most frameworks including ISO 27001 and NIST CSF require documented policy review cycles.
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