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8.6.1If 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.

>Requirement Description

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 to the time needed for the exceptional circumstance. Business justification for interactive use is documented. Interactive use is explicitly approved by management. Individual user identity is confirmed before access to account is granted. Every action taken is attributable to an individual user. Applicability Notes This requirement is a best practice until 31 March 2025, after which it will be required and must be fully considered during a PCI DSS assessment.

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