AC-1 Access Control Policy and Procedures
Description
This Control addresses the establishment of policy and procedures for the effective implementation of selected security controls and control enhancements in the AC family. Policy and procedures reflect applicable federal laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance. Security program policies and procedures at the organization level may make the need for system specific policies and procedures unnecessary.
The policy can be included as part of the general information security policy for organizations or conversely, can be represented by multiple policies reflecting the complex nature of certain organizations.
The procedures can be established for the security program in general and for particular information systems, if needed.
The organizational risk management strategy is a key factor in establishing policy and procedures.
Applicability
The intended audience for this Control includes, but is not limited to, information resource owners and custodians.
Implementation
TAMU-CC shall:
- Develop, document, and disseminate to Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer (CISPO):
- An access control policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and
- Procedures to facilitate the implementation of the access control policy and associated access controls; and
- Review and update the current:
- Access control policy annually; and
- Access control procedures annually.
- Create, distribute, and implement an account management policy which defines the rules for establishing user identity, administering user accounts, and establishing and monitoring user access to information resources
Ensure adequate processes are in place to positively establish the identity of (identity-proof) a user and determine the appropriate user role(s) before access is granted.
Revision History
Last Updated: February 21, 2025
Previous Versions:
- June 29, 2023
- May 31, 2022
- March 25, 2021
- September 16, 2019