AM-17 Access Management

Application Access (RBAC)

Application functionality is granted by least-privilege role.

Domain
Access Management
Control type
Preventive
Automated / manual
Automated
Frequency
Per event
Framework reference
COBIT DSS05.04

What good looks like

Application access is role-based; roles map to least privilege and are reviewed.

Risk if it fails

Excessive functional access; in-app SoD breach.

How Tess tests it

4 tests — each concludes only on cited evidence.

Roles defined to least privilege

Design
Procedure
Inspect the role catalogue.
Expected
Documented least-privilege roles.
Sample
1 (design inspection)
Evidence
Role definitions, entitlement extract.

User-role assignment matches job

Operating
Procedure
Sample users.
Expected
Assigned role appropriate to job.
Sample
Judgmental, by population (e.g. 10–25)
Evidence
Role definitions, entitlement extract.

Entitlements match role definition

Operating
Procedure
Reconcile entitlements to role.
Expected
No off-role access.
Sample
Judgmental, by population (e.g. 10–25)
Evidence
Role definitions, entitlement extract.

Role definitions reviewed

Operating
Procedure
Inspect review evidence.
Expected
Periodic review performed.
Sample
Judgmental, by population (e.g. 10–25)
Evidence
Role definitions, entitlement extract.

Evidence Tess looks for

Role definitions, entitlement extract.

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