AC-2(1)—Account Management | Automated System Account Management

IL4 Mod

IL4 High

IL5

IL6

>Control Description

Support the management of system accounts using ⚙organization-defined automated mechanisms.

>DoD Impact Level Requirements

No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.

>Discussion

Automated system account management includes using automated mechanisms to create, enable, modify, disable, and remove accounts; notify account managers when an account is created, enabled, modified, disabled, or removed, or when users are terminated or transferred; monitor system account usage; and report atypical system account usage. Automated mechanisms can include internal system functions and email, telephonic, and text messaging notifications.

>Programmatic Queries

Beta

Related Services

IAM Identity Center

AWS Organizations

AWS Lambda

CLI Commands

List permission sets in Identity Center

aws sso-admin list-permission-sets --instance-arn INSTANCE_ARN

List account assignments for provisioned users

aws sso-admin list-account-assignments --instance-arn INSTANCE_ARN --account-id ACCOUNT_ID --permission-set-arn PS_ARN

Provision a user to an account automatically

aws sso-admin create-account-assignment --instance-arn INSTANCE_ARN --target-id ACCOUNT_ID --target-type AWS_ACCOUNT --permission-set-arn PS_ARN --principal-type USER --principal-id USER_ID

Delete account assignment (deprovision)

aws sso-admin delete-account-assignment --instance-arn INSTANCE_ARN --target-id ACCOUNT_ID --target-type AWS_ACCOUNT --permission-set-arn PS_ARN --principal-type USER --principal-id USER_ID

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>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

•What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AC-2(1) (Automated System Account Management)?
•Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AC-2(1)?
•How frequently is the AC-2(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
•What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AC-2(1)?

Technical Implementation:

•Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AC-2(1) requirements.
•What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AC-2(1)?
•How is AC-2(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
•What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AC-2(1) requirements?

Evidence & Documentation:

•What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AC-2(1)?
•What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AC-2(1) compliance?
•Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AC-2(1) effectiveness?
•What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AC-2(1) compliance?

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