PCI-8.5.1:

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Verify, via review of procedures and discussions, that procedures exist for user authentication and password management, by performing the following:


PCI-8.5.1 A: Select a sample of (insert number) user IDs, including both administrators and general users, from sampled system components. To verify that each user is authorized per company policy, perform the following:


  • Obtain an authorization form for each ID.
  • Verify the IDs are implemented in accordance with the authorization form (e.g., with privileges as specified, all signatures obtained, etc.), by tracing information from the authorization form to the system.


PCI-8.5.1 B: Determine that only administrators have access to management consoles for wireless networks.



Testing Procedures

Insert testing guidance here.

Testing Frequency

Describe testing frequency here.

Evidence Archive Location

Insert hyperlink or location of evidence archive.

Control Stewards Process Narrative

Provide control steward commentary indicating the formal methodology in place.


Control Steward – Jon Doe

Process Illustration

Replace this test by inserting a process diagram, flowchart or other visual representation to illustrate the process narrative as necessary. Include a brief description of the process illustration.

Control Status and Auditors Commentary

The control is effective.


File:Greenlock.jpg

Status is acceptable.

Control Exception Commentary

Status is acceptable.

Remediation Plan

Remediation is not required at this time.


--Mdpeters 09:24, 1 March 2007 (EST)