Organization should manage information system accounts (AC-2)
High
Cross-cloud
General
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How to fix it
Manage information system accounts including establishing, activating, modifying, reviewing, disabling, and removing accounts. Conduct account reviews at least quarterly.
How to verify
- Verify account lifecycle procedures
- Confirm quarterly access review records
Compliance frameworks
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