AC-6 (07)—Least Privilege | Review of User Privileges
Moderate
High
>Control Description
(a) Review ⚙organization-defined frequency the privileges assigned to ⚙organization-defined roles or classes of users to validate the need for such privileges; and
(b) Reassign or remove privileges, if necessary, to correctly reflect organizational mission and business needs.
>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements
No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.
>Discussion
The need for certain assigned user privileges may change over time to reflect changes in organizational mission and business functions, environments of operation, technologies, or threats. A periodic review of assigned user privileges is necessary to determine if the rationale for assigning such privileges remains valid. If the need cannot be revalidated, organizations take appropriate corrective actions.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AC-6(7) (Review Of User Privileges)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AC-6(7)?
- •How frequently is the AC-6(7) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AC-6(7)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AC-6(7) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AC-6(7)?
- •How is AC-6(7) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AC-6(7) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AC-6(7)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AC-6(7) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AC-6(7) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AC-6(7) compliance?
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