ComplianceNIST 800-53 enhancement

NIST-AC-2(1) Automated System Account Management

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Framework
NIST SP 800-53 rev5 (5.2.0)
Family
AC Access Control
Control
AC-2(1)

Control statement

Support the management of system accounts using [Assignment: automated mechanisms].

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.

Related

Enhancement of · Compliance (1)

  • NIST-AC-2 Account Management NIST 800-53 control