AC-6(1) Authorize Access to Security Functions
Control enhancement of AC-6 Least Privilege
Control
Authorize access for [Assignment: individuals and roles] to:
[Assignment: organization-defined security functions (deployed in hardware, software, and firmware)] ; and
[Assignment: security-relevant information].
Discussion
Security functions include establishing system accounts, configuring access authorizations (i.e., permissions, privileges), configuring settings for events to be audited, and establishing intrusion detection parameters. Security-relevant information includes filtering rules for routers or firewalls, configuration parameters for security services, cryptographic key management information, and access control lists. Authorized personnel include security administrators, system administrators, system security officers, system programmers, and other privileged users.
Related controls
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