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ISO 27001 Access Control and User Authentication Audit Checklist

A specialized audit checklist for evaluating an organization's access control and user authentication practices in compliance with ISO 27001 requirements.

ISO 27001 Access Control and User Authentication Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

The ISO 27001 Access Control and User Authentication Audit Checklist is a crucial tool for organizations implementing robust information security measures. This checklist focuses on evaluating and improving access management practices, a critical component of the ISO 27001 standard. By systematically assessing user authentication mechanisms, access rights, and privilege management, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, and insider threats. This checklist helps IT security professionals identify vulnerabilities, ensure compliance with ISO 27001 requirements, and strengthen overall cybersecurity defenses.

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Industry

Information Technology

Standard

ISO/IEC 27001 - Information Security Management

Workspaces

IT security operations centers
Network Operations Centers
IT Infrastructure

Occupations

Information Security Specialist
Access Control Administrator
IT Security Auditor
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist
Cybersecurity Analyst
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Is the password policy compliant with ISO 27001 requirements?
2
Is multi-factor authentication enabled for all user accounts?
3
How frequently are user access rights reviewed?
Min: 1
Target: 6
Max: 12
4
Is the principle of least privilege implemented for user accounts?
5
Is there an account lockout policy in place for failed login attempts?
6
What training is provided to users regarding security policies and access control?
7
When was the last audit of access control and user authentication conducted?
8
What is the threshold for failed login attempts before an account is locked?
Min: 1
Target: 5
Max: 10
9
Is single sign-on (SSO) technology implemented for user authentication?
10
What methods of user authentication are currently in use?
11
How long are logs of failed authentication attempts retained?
Min: 7
Target: 30
Max: 365
12
When was the last security training provided to users regarding authentication?

FAQs

Yes, the checklist can be adapted for cloud environments, covering aspects such as identity and access management (IAM) in cloud services and federated authentication mechanisms.

This checklist primarily focuses on Section A.9 of ISO 27001, which deals with Access Control, including user access management, system and application access control, and user responsibilities.

The checklist includes items to verify that user access rights are regularly reviewed and adjusted, ensuring that users only have the minimum necessary permissions for their roles.

The checklist includes items to verify the implementation and effectiveness of MFA for critical systems and sensitive data access, aligning with ISO 27001 best practices for strong authentication.

Yes, it includes items to assess password complexity requirements, password change procedures, and secure password storage practices in line with ISO 27001 guidelines.

Benefits of ISO 27001 Access Control and User Authentication Audit Checklist

Enhances protection against unauthorized access and data breaches

Ensures compliance with ISO 27001 access control requirements

Facilitates the implementation of least privilege principles

Improves user account management and authentication processes

Helps identify and address access control vulnerabilities