Access Control & Authentication Policy Template
Establishes access control policies and asset management requirements for network and information systems, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(i).
What This Policy Covers
Required Sections
A compliant Access Control & Authentication Policy for NIS 2 Directive must include the following7 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.
Purpose and Scope
Policy objectives and NIS 2 access control requirements.
Identity Management
Account lifecycle: provisioning, modification, deprovisioning.
Authentication Standards
Password requirements, MFA, and SSO.
Role-Based Access Control
RBAC implementation and role definitions.
Privileged Access Management
Admin account controls and just-in-time access.
Access Reviews and Recertification
Periodic access review cadence and process.
Access Revocation
Timely revocation upon role change or termination.
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Policy Details
Other NIS 2 Directive Templates
Establishes a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and treating cybersecurity risks in accordance with NIS 2 Directive Article 21.
Defines procedures for detecting, managing, and reporting significant cybersecurity incidents, including the mandatory 24-hour early warning to the CSIRT under NIS 2 Article 23.
Ensures continuity of essential or important services during and after cybersecurity incidents, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(c).
Addresses security requirements for direct suppliers and service providers, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(d).
Establishes security controls for network and information systems acquisition, development, and maintenance, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(e).
Establishes procedures for vulnerability disclosure and coordinated handling of vulnerabilities, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(e) and Article 12.
Defines policies and procedures for the use of cryptography and encryption to protect network and information systems, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(h).
Defines requirements for multi-factor authentication and continuous authentication solutions, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(j).