IA-2 (05)—Identification and Authentication (organizational Users) | Individual Authentication with Group Authentication
Moderate
High
>Control Description
When shared accounts or authenticators are employed, require users to be individually authenticated before granting access to the shared accounts or resources.
>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements
No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.
>Discussion
Individual authentication prior to shared group authentication mitigates the risk of using group accounts or authenticators.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of IA-2(5) (Individual Authentication With Group Authentication)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IA-2(5)?
- •How frequently is the IA-2(5) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What governance structure ensures IA-2(5) requirements are consistently applied across all systems?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce IA-2(5) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement IA-2(5)?
- •How is IA-2(5) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce IA-2(5) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of IA-2(5)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate IA-2(5) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of IA-2(5) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate IA-2(5) compliance?
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