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This document outlines the procedures and policies for managing privileged, role-based, and service accounts at Boston University, including request, approval, and auditing processes.

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How to fill out Privileged/Role-based/Service/Process Account Maintenance and Security Policy

1. Identify the type of account: Determine if it is a privileged, role-based, service, or process account.
2. Gather necessary information: Collect all required details such as account name, purpose, and associated systems.
3. Complete each section: Fill in the sections of the policy document including account owner, access levels, and security measures.
4. Specify approval process: Define who must approve the creation or modification of the account.
5. Outline monitoring procedures: Describe how the account will be monitored for compliance and security.
6. Establish revocation protocols: Indicate the process for account termination or access revocation when no longer needed.
7. Review policies regularly: Ensure that the policy is reviewed and updated periodically to reflect any changes.

Who needs Privileged/Role-based/Service/Process Account Maintenance and Security Policy?

1. Organizations that manage sensitive information or systems requiring additional security measures.
2. IT departments responsible for managing user access and security protocols.
3. Compliance teams ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements related to account management.
4. Auditors who need to review access and security controls for accountability.

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What is a privileged access management policy?

Privileged access management (PAM) is an identity security solution that helps protect organizations against cyberthreats by monitoring, detecting, and preventing unauthorized privileged access to critical resources.

What does "privileged account" mean?

Privileged accounts are user accounts that have elevated access privileges to an organization's systems and data. They include accounts like administrators, root, and service accounts.

What is privileged account security?

Privileged accounts have the highest level of protection because they represent a significant or material potential impact on the organization's operations if compromised. Privileged accounts always include IT Admins with access to most or all enterprise systems, including most or all business critical systems.

What are the risks of a privileged account?

Risks of Using Privileged Accounts Password policies leave much to be desired, with some accounts having weak or the same passwords used across different systems. There is also a lack of clear responsibility, as privileged accounts are often used by various IT department members.

What is Pam and how does IT work?

Privileged Access Management (PAM) is an information security (infosec) mechanism that safeguards identities with special access or capabilities beyond regular users. Like all other infosec solutions, PAM security works through a combination of people, processes and technology.

What is the policy of a privileged account?

A Privileged Access Management policy is a set of rules that controls who and how can use privileged access. It is usually set through a privileged access management solution and aims to protect sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access.

What is the difference between a service account and a privileged account?

A service account, sometimes referred to as a system account, is a non-human privileged account usually located within operating systems and used to run applications or services. As a type of privileged account, service accounts have associated privileges, including local system privileges.

What is privileged access security?

Privileged access management (PAM) is an identity security solution that helps protect organizations against cyberthreats by monitoring, detecting, and preventing unauthorized privileged access to critical resources.

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What is Privileged/Role-based/Service/Process Account Maintenance and Security Policy?

The Privileged/Role-based/Service/Process Account Maintenance and Security Policy outlines the procedures and requirements for managing accounts that have elevated privileges or specific roles within an organization. This policy ensures that such accounts are monitored, maintained, and secured to protect sensitive resources from unauthorized access and potential misuse.

Who is required to file Privileged/Role-based/Service/Process Account Maintenance and Security Policy?

All employees and contractors who manage or utilize privileged, role-based, service, or process accounts within the organization are required to file the Privileged/Role-based/Service/Process Account Maintenance and Security Policy. This includes IT personnel, system administrators, and anyone involved in account management.

How to fill out Privileged/Role-based/Service/Process Account Maintenance and Security Policy?

To fill out the Privileged/Role-based/Service/Process Account Maintenance and Security Policy, individuals must provide relevant account information, including account names, roles, access levels, justification for privileges, and the designated owner of each account. Additionally, they should outline the security measures that are in place for each account and confirm compliance with the policy guidelines.

What is the purpose of Privileged/Role-based/Service/Process Account Maintenance and Security Policy?

The purpose of the Privileged/Role-based/Service/Process Account Maintenance and Security Policy is to establish a framework for the secure management of accounts with elevated privileges. It aims to minimize the risk of unauthorized access, ensure accountability, and protect sensitive data by defining roles, responsibilities, and security requirements.

What information must be reported on Privileged/Role-based/Service/Process Account Maintenance and Security Policy?

The information that must be reported on the Privileged/Role-based/Service/Process Account Maintenance and Security Policy includes the account identification, type of account, purpose, assigned user or owner, access rights, frequency of account review, last access date, and any incidents of unauthorized access or misuse related to the account.