NIST 800-53, Revision 5 Access Control (AC) Policy Templates 

Access control measures help protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security risks.  At the Arlington Security Portal (ASP), you can download NIST 800-53, Revision 5 Access Control (AC) policy templates, along with more than 100 + NIST RMF policies, procedures, programs, and plans. 

The access control family in NIST 800-53 provides a comprehensive set of controls and best practices for managing access to information systems. Some of the key access control controls and objectives outlined in NIST 800-53 include the following:

• Access Control Policy and Procedures: Establishing and maintaining a formal access control policy and procedures that define how access to information systems and resources should be granted, managed, and revoked.
• Identification and Authentication: Implementing mechanisms to verify and authenticate the identity of users, devices, and processes before granting access. This can include password-based authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA), biometrics, and other stronger authentication methods.
• Access Enforcement: Ensuring that access controls are consistently enforced and access decisions are made based on established policies and rules. This includes mechanisms for managing access privileges, user roles, and permissions.
• Least Privilege: Granting users the minimum level of access necessary to perform their authorized tasks and functions. This principle helps limit the potential damage or unauthorized access in case of compromise.
• Remote Access: Implementing secure remote access mechanisms and controls to allow authorized users to access information systems from outside the organization's physical boundaries.
• Auditing and Accountability: Logging and monitoring access-related events to detect and investigate potential security incidents. This includes maintaining audit logs, conducting regular reviews, and establishing accountability for access control actions.
• Access Control for Systems and Applications: Implementing access controls at the system and application levels to ensure that only authorized users and processes can access and manipulate sensitive information.

These are just a few examples of the access control controls and objectives covered in NIST 800-53. The publication provides more detailed guidance, including specific implementation guidelines and security controls for each objective. It is important for organizations to assess their information systems against the recommendations in NIST 800-53 and implement appropriate controls to enhance the security and integrity of their systems and data.

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