Assessment Objective
Determine if:
- IA-05a. system authenticators are managed through the verification of the identity of the individual, group, role, service, or device receiving the authenticator as part of the initial authenticator distribution;
- IA-05b. system authenticators are managed through the establishment of initial authenticator content for any authenticators issued by the organization;
- IA-05c. system authenticators are managed to ensure that authenticators have sufficient strength of mechanism for their intended use;
- IA-05d. system authenticators are managed through the establishment and implementation of administrative procedures for initial authenticator distribution; lost, compromised, or damaged authenticators; and the revocation of authenticators;
- IA-05e. system authenticators are managed through the change of default authenticators prior to first use;
- IA-05f. system authenticators are managed through the change or refreshment of authenticators [Assignment: time period by authenticator type] or when [Assignment: events] occur;
- IA-05g. system authenticators are managed through the protection of authenticator content from unauthorized disclosure and modification;
- IA-05h.
- IA-05h.[01] system authenticators are managed through the requirement for individuals to take specific controls to protect authenticators;
- IA-05h.[02] system authenticators are managed through the requirement for devices to implement specific controls to protect authenticators;
- IA-05i. system authenticators are managed through the change of authenticators for group or role accounts when membership to those accounts changes.
Assessment Methods
Examine
- Identification and authentication policy
- system security plan
- addressing authenticator management
- system design documentation
- system configuration settings and associated documentation
- list of system authenticator types
- change control records associated with managing system authenticators
- system audit records
- other relevant documents or records
Interview
- Organizational personnel with authenticator management responsibilities
- organizational personnel with information security responsibilities
- system/network administrators
Test
- Mechanisms supporting and/or implementing authenticator management capability
Kwistjonijiet marbuta
| Tip ta’ link | Kwistjoni |
|---|---|
| blocks | IA-05 Authenticator Management |