Account Access Control Policy

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Account Access Control Policy 1.0 OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE 1.1 Overview LPHI must balance employees' needs to access systems and information with the need to control access for the purposes protecting information confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Account passwords are a mainstay of information security controls. Technical support staff, security administrators, system administrators and others may have special access account privilege requirements compared to typical or everyday users. The fact that these administrative and special access accounts have a higher level of access means that granting, controlling and monitoring these accounts is extremely important to an overall security program. 1.2 Purpose This policy establishes management controls for granting, changing, and terminating access to automated information systems, controls that are essential to the security of LPHI information systems. 2.0 COVERAGE This policy applies to all individuals who have or may require access to any LPHI Information Resource. In addition, this guidance applies to all network and computer systems (desktops, workstations, laptops, servers, firewalls, hubs, switches, and remote access devices) within the LPHI network. 3.0 POLICY User accounts are provided for the purpose of conducting the business of LPHI and supporting the mission of each division. Computers and networks provide access to local and remote resources, as well as the ability to communicate with other users worldwide. Such open access is a privilege requiring individuals to act responsibly. Users must respect the rights of other users, the integrity of the systems and related physical resources, and observe all relevant laws, regulations, and contractual obligations. 3.1 Password Rights Administration 3.1.1 Access to LPHI Information Resources must be controlled 3.1.2 Access to LPHI

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