AC-2(7)—Account Management | Privileged User Accounts
IL4 Mod
IL4 High
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
(a) Establish and administer privileged user accounts in accordance with ☑a role-based access scheme; an attribute-based access scheme;
(b) Monitor privileged role or attribute assignments;
(c) Monitor changes to roles or attributes; and
(d) Revoke access when privileged role or attribute assignments are no longer appropriate.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
Privileged roles are organization-defined roles assigned to individuals that allow those individuals to perform certain security-relevant functions that ordinary users are not authorized to perform. Privileged roles include key management, account management, database administration, system and network administration, and web administration. A role-based access scheme organizes permitted system access and privileges into roles.
In contrast, an attribute-based access scheme specifies allowed system access and privileges based on attributes.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AC-2(7) (Privileged User Accounts)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AC-2(7)?
- •How frequently is the AC-2(7) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AC-2(7)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AC-2(7) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AC-2(7)?
- •How is AC-2(7) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AC-2(7) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AC-2(7)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AC-2(7) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AC-2(7) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AC-2(7) compliance?
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