AC-2 (11)—Account Management | Usage Conditions
High
>Control Description
Enforce ⚙organization-defined circumstances and/or usage conditions for ⚙organization-defined system accounts.
>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements
No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.
>Discussion
Specifying and enforcing usage conditions helps to enforce the principle of least privilege, increase user accountability, and enable effective account monitoring. Account monitoring includes alerts generated if the account is used in violation of organizational parameters. Organizations can describe specific conditions or circumstances under which system accounts can be used, such as by restricting usage to certain days of the week, time of day, or specific durations of time.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AC-2(11) (Usage Conditions)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AC-2(11)?
- •How frequently is the AC-2(11) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AC-2(11)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AC-2(11) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AC-2(11)?
- •How is AC-2(11) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AC-2(11) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AC-2(11)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AC-2(11) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AC-2(11) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AC-2(11) compliance?
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