7.3.1 An access control system(s) is in place that restricts access based on a user's need to know and covers all system components.
Defined Approach Requirements
7.3.1 An access control system(s) is in place that restricts access based on a user's need to know and covers all system components.
Customized Approach Objective
Access rights and privileges are managed via mechanisms intended for that purpose.
Defined Approach Testing Procedures
7.3.1 Examine vendor documentation and system settings to verify that access is managed for each system component via an access control system(s) that restricts access based on a user's need to know and covers all system components.
Purpose
Without a mechanism to restrict access based on user's need to know, a user may unknowingly be granted access to cardholder data. Access control systems automate the process of restricting access and assigning privileges.
purpose
Restrict access to system components and cardholder data to only those whose job requires such access.
compliance strategies
- Enforce least privilege
- Role-based access controls
typical policies
- Access Control Policy
common pitfalls
- Access not removed after job change
- No periodic review
type
Technical/Process Control
difficulty
Moderate
key risks
- Unauthorized access to sensitive data
recommendations
- Automate removal of access for job changes
Eligible SAQ
- SAQ-D MERCHANT
- SAQ-D SERVICE PROVIDER
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