CMMC TechBriefs

04 – Privileged Access Management (PAM) Policy Prepared by: [Name ----------------] Organization: [company name] 1. Purpose This policy establishes strict controls for the management of privileged accounts, ensuring elevated access is granted only, when necessary, monitored continuously, and revoked promptly. It enforces compliance with CMMC AC. L2‑3.1.4 and AC. L2‑3.1.7 , while supporting secure, resilient, and compliant operations across cloud, hybrid, and on‑premises environments. 2. Scope This policy applies to: All privileged accounts (e.g., Administrators , Security Admins , Compliance Admins, System Owners). All systems processing or storing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) . All administrative workstations and remote privileged sessions conducted by authorized personnel. 3. Roles & Responsibilities Policy Owner: Oversees privileged access workflows, ensures audit readiness, and reports compliance status to leadership. IT Security Team: Configu...

  03 – Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC) & Least Privilege Policy Prepared by: [Name ----------------] Organization: [company name] 1. Purpose This policy establishes a structured framework for assigning and managing access rights across organizational systems. It ensures that users, devices, and processes receive only the minimum privileges required to perform their duties. The policy enforces compliance with CMMC AC. L2‑3.1.5, AC. L2‑3.1.6, and AC. L2‑3.1.7 , while supporting secure, efficient, and compliant operations in cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid environments. 2. Scope This policy applies to: All organizational systems, applications, and data repositories. All users, including employees, contractors, and approved third‑party partners. Privileged and non‑privileged accounts managed through IAM platforms (e.g., Entra ID , Google IAM , AWS IAM , on‑prem AD ). 3. Roles & Responsibilities Policy Owner: Oversees RBAC framework , ensures audit readines...

  02 – Authorized User Identification & Provisioning Policy Prepared by: [Name ----------------] Organization: [company name] 1. Purpose This policy establishes the framework for identifying, approving, and provisioning users, devices, and processes that require access to organizational resources. It ensures compliance with CMMC AC. L1‑3.1.1, supports secure onboarding and role assignment, and mandates timely deprovisioning. It also requires that all accounts and devices be documented in the System Security Plan (SSP) and linked to supporting SOPs for audit readiness. 2. Scope This policy applies to: All employees, contractors, and authorized third parties requiring system access. All devices (Windows, macOS, Linux, laptops, mobile, servers) connecting to enterprise networks. All service accounts and automated processes requiring authorization. 3. Roles & Responsibilities Policy Owner: Oversees provisioning processes, ensures compliance, and reports status ...

  01 – Access Control Master Policy Prepared by: [Name ----------------] Organization: [company name] 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish a comprehensive framework for managing access to organizational systems, applications, and data. It ensures compliance with CMMC Level 2 Access Control (AC) requirements , NIST SP 800‑171 , and DFARS 252.204‑7012 , while protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and other sensitive assets. 2. Scope This policy applies to: All employees, contractors, and third parties accessing organizational systems. All devices ( Windows, macOS, Linux , mobile, portable media) connected to enterprise networks. All cloud services (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Cloud, AWS ) and hybrid/on‑premises environments integrated with identity and security platforms. 3. Applicability Systems processing, storing, or transmitting CUI. Administrative and privileged accounts. External systems connected to organizational networks....