Control
Provide a logout capability for user-initiated communications sessions whenever authentication is used to gain access to [Assignment: information resources].
Discussion
Information resources to which users gain access via authentication include local workstations, databases, and password-protected websites or web-based services.
Need AC-12(1) implemented and evidenced?
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