IAC-06.4 ยท Out-of-Band Multi-Factor Authentication

Control Description

Mechanisms exist to implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for access to privileged and non-privileged accounts such that one of the factors is independently provided by a device separate from the system being accessed.

Control Question
Assessment question for control validation

Does the organization implements Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for access to privileged and non-privileged accounts such that one of the factors is securely provided by a device separate from the system gaining access?

Control Weighting
5
Validation Cadence
Annual
NIST CSF Function
Protect
Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Tiers
Applicable SCRM tier levels for this control
Tier 2 - Operational
Tier 3 - Tactical