Limit system access to authorized users and devices
Access Control · NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2
Requirement
Limit system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, and devices (including other systems).
Discussion
Access control policies (e.g., identity- or role-based policies, control matrices, and cryptography) control access between active entities or subjects (i.e., users or processes acting on behalf of users) and passive entities or objects (e.g., devices, files, records, and domains) in systems. Access enforcement mechanisms can be employed at the application and service level to provide increased information security. Other systems include systems internal and external to the organization. This re
How this affects your SPRS score
Under the DoD Assessment Methodology, a perfect SPRS score is 110. If this control is not met, 5 points is subtracted from your score.
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