# Privileged Account Access Review - Standards Reference

## Regulatory Requirements

### SOC 2 Type II - CC6.1, CC6.2, CC6.3
- CC6.1: Logical and physical access controls restrict access to information assets
- CC6.2: Prior to issuing system credentials, the entity registers and authorizes new users
- CC6.3: The entity authorizes, modifies, or removes access in a timely manner
- Quarterly privileged access reviews required for audit evidence

### PCI DSS v4.0 - Requirement 7
- 7.1: Processes and mechanisms for restricting access are defined and understood
- 7.2: Access to system components and data is appropriately defined and assigned
- 7.2.4: All user accounts and related access privileges are reviewed at least every six months
- 7.2.5: All application and system accounts and privileges are reviewed at least every six months

### HIPAA Security Rule - 164.312(a)(1)
- Access control standard requiring unique user identification
- Emergency access procedure (break-glass accounts)
- Automatic logoff and encryption/decryption
- Periodic review and modification of access rights

### SOX Section 404
- Internal controls over financial reporting
- Segregation of duties enforcement
- Access to financial systems must be reviewed quarterly
- Evidence of review decisions must be retained

### NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - Access Control Family
- AC-2: Account Management (review periodically)
- AC-2(3): Disable Accounts (within defined time period)
- AC-2(4): Automated Audit Actions
- AC-2(12): Account Monitoring for Atypical Usage
- AC-6: Least Privilege
- AC-6(7): Review of User Privileges

## Industry Frameworks

### CIS Controls v8
- Control 5.1: Establish and maintain an inventory of accounts
- Control 5.2: Use unique passwords
- Control 5.3: Disable dormant accounts
- Control 5.4: Restrict administrator privileges to dedicated administrator accounts
- Control 5.5: Establish and maintain an inventory of service accounts

### NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
- PR.AA-01: Identities and credentials for authorized users are managed
- PR.AA-02: Identities are proofed and bound to credentials
- PR.AA-03: Users, services, and hardware are authenticated
- PR.AA-05: Access permissions, entitlements, and authorizations are defined
