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AC-1

Policy and Procedures

Access Control (AC)
Baselines
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Description

Develop, document, and disseminate to [assignment]: [assignment] access control policy that: Addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and Is consistent with applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines; and Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the access control policy and the associated access controls; Designate an [assignment] to manage the development, documentation, and dissemination of the access control policy and procedures; and Review and update the current access control: Policy [assignment] and following [assignment] ; and Procedures [assignment] and following [assignment].

Discussion

Access control policy and procedures address the controls in the AC family that are implemented within systems and organizations. The risk management strategy is an important factor in establishing such policies and procedures. Policies and procedures contribute to security and privacy assurance. Therefore, it is important that security and privacy programs collaborate on the development of access control policy and procedures. Security and privacy program policies and procedures at the organization level are preferable, in general, and may obviate the need for mission- or system-specific policies and procedures. The policy can be included as part of the general security and privacy policy or be represented by multiple policies reflecting the complex nature of organizations. Procedures can be established for security and privacy programs, for mission or business processes, and for systems, if needed. Procedures describe how the policies or controls are implemented and can be directed at the individual or role that is the object of the procedure. Procedures can be documented in system security and privacy plans or in one or more separate documents. Events that may precipitate an update to access control policy and procedures include assessment or audit findings, security incidents or breaches, or changes in laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines. Simply restating controls does not constitute an organizational policy or procedure.

Implementation guidance

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CSF 2.0 crosswalk
GV.OC-03Legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements regarding cybersecurity - including privacy and civil liberties obligations - are understood and managedGovern
GV.OV-01Cybersecurity risk management strategy outcomes are reviewed to inform and adjust strategy and directionGovern
GV.PO-01Policy for managing cybersecurity risks is established based on organizational context, cybersecurity strategy, and priorities and is communicated and enforcedGovern
GV.PO-02Policy for managing cybersecurity risks is reviewed, updated, communicated, and enforced to reflect changes in requirements, threats, technology, and organizational missionGovern
GV.SC-03Cybersecurity supply chain risk management is integrated into cybersecurity and enterprise risk management, risk assessment, and improvement processesGovern
ID.IM-01Improvements are identified from evaluationsIdentify
ID.IM-02Identify
ID.IM-03Improvements are identified from execution of operational processes, procedures, and activitiesIdentify
PR.AA-01Identities and credentials for authorized users, services, and hardware are managed by the organizationProtect
PR.AA-05Access permissions, entitlements, and authorizations are defined in a policy, managed, enforced, and reviewed, and incorporate the principles of least privilege and separation of dutiesProtect