IAC-21.7 ยท Privilege Levels for Code Execution

Control Description

Automated mechanisms exist to prevent applications from executing at higher privilege levels than the user's privileges.

Control Question
Assessment question for control validation

Does the organization use automated mechanisms to prevent applications from executing at higher privilege levels than the user's privileges?

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