IAC-18 ยท User Responsibilities for Account Management

Control Description

Mechanisms exist to compel users to follow accepted practices in the use of authentication mechanisms (e.g., passwords, passphrases, physical or logical security tokens, smart cards, certificates, etc.).

Control Question
Assessment question for control validation

Does the organization compel users to follow accepted practices in the use of authentication mechanisms (e.g., passwords, passphrases, physical or logical security tokens, smart cards, certificates, etc.)?

Control Weighting
10
Validation Cadence
Annual
NIST CSF Function
Protect
Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Tiers
Applicable SCRM tier levels for this control
Tier 2 - Operational
Core Control Designations
Special designations and baseline inclusions
MAD: IAC-18