Organization should establish access control policies (AC-1)
High
Cross-cloud
General
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How to fix it
Develop, document, and disseminate access control policy and procedures. Review and update at least annually.
How to verify
- Verify access control policy document exists
- Confirm annual review date
Compliance frameworks
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