Free compliance framework explorer — browse controls, evidence, and implementation guidance.Subscribe for updates →
BETA
SOC 247
ITSP.10.17198
ISO 42001soon
ISO 27001soon
Browse
Ctrl+K
98 controls
03.01.01
Account management
Access control
3 evidence1 control
03.01.02
Access enforcement
Access control
2 evidence1 control
03.01.03
Information flow enforcement
Access control
2 evidence1 control
03.01.04
Separation of duties
Access control
3 evidence1 control
03.01.05
Least privilege
Access control
2 evidence1 control
03.01.06Least privilege - privileged accountsITSP.10.171Access control
Official Requirement
A. Restrict privileged accounts on the system to [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles]. B. Require that users (or roles) with privileged accounts use non-privileged accounts when accessing non-security functions or non-security information. C. Require any administrative or superuser actions to be performed from a physical workstation which is dedicated to those specific tasks and isolated from all other functions and networks, especially any form of Internet access.
Source: Canadian Centre for Cyber Security ITSP.10.171 (2025), adapted from NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3
In Plain English
Privileged (admin) accounts must be limited to specific authorized personnel. Admins must use standard accounts for everyday tasks like email and web browsing, and only use their privileged accounts for administrative work. Administrative functions should be performed from a dedicated, hardened workstation that is network-isolated.
These are typical controls and implementation steps. Your systems and environment may differ.
Typical Control Privileged account restriction and dedicated admin workstations
Implementation Steps
Maintain a registry of all privileged accounts and map each to a named individual and approved role; prohibit shared admin credentials
Require admins to use separate non-privileged accounts for email, web browsing, and general productivity work
Implement privileged access workstations (PAWs) or use a cloud-based secure admin environment (e.g., Azure AD PIM with compliant device requirement) for administrative tasks
Use conditional access policies to block privileged account sign-ins from non-compliant or non-dedicated devices
Tools / Systems
Azure AD PIM / AWS SSO with role escalationConditional access policies (Azure AD, Okta)PAM solution (CyberArk, BeyondTrust)Endpoint management (Intune, Jamf) for PAW compliance
Typical Control Privileged account restriction and dedicated admin workstations
Evidence Artifacts
Registry of privileged accounts with named owners and approved roles
Conditional access policy showing privileged accounts restricted to compliant/dedicated devices
PIM or PAM logs showing privileged sessions originated from approved workstations
📅Continuous enforcement via conditional access; quarterly privileged account review
Cross-framework mappings coming in v1.1
When we add ISO 42001 and ISO 27001, you'll see which controls map to this criterion.
ISO
ISO 42001
AI Management Systems
ISO
ISO 27001
Information Security
Mapping data will appear here automatically when the frameworks are published.
03.01.07
Least privilege - privileged functions
Access control
2 evidence1 control
03.01.08
Unsuccessful logon attempts
Access control
2 evidence1 control
03.01.09
System use notification
Access control
2 evidence1 control
03.01.10
Device lock
Access control
2 evidence1 control
03.01.11
Session termination
Access control
2 evidence1 control
03.01.12
Remote access
Access control
3 evidence1 control
03.01.16
Wireless access
Access control
2 evidence1 control
03.01.18
Access control for mobile devices
Access control
3 evidence1 control
03.01.20
Use of external systems
Access control
2 evidence1 control
03.01.22
Publicly accessible content
Access control
3 evidence1 control
03.02.01
Literacy training and awareness
Awareness and training
3 evidence1 control
03.02.02
Role-based training
Awareness and training
2 evidence1 control
03.03.01
Event logging
Audit and accountability
3 evidence1 control
03.03.02
Audit record content
Audit and accountability
2 evidence1 control
03.03.03
Audit record generation
Audit and accountability
2 evidence1 control
03.03.04
Response to audit logging process failures
Audit and accountability
2 evidence1 control
03.03.05
Audit record review, analysis, and reporting
Audit and accountability
3 evidence1 control
03.03.06
Audit record reduction and report generation
Audit and accountability
2 evidence1 control
03.03.07
Time stamps
Audit and accountability
2 evidence1 control
03.03.08
Protection of audit information
Audit and accountability
3 evidence1 control
03.04.01
Baseline configuration
Configuration management
2 evidence1 control
03.04.02
Configuration settings
Configuration management
2 evidence1 control
03.04.03
Configuration change control
Configuration management
3 evidence1 control
03.04.04
Impact analyses
Configuration management
2 evidence1 control
03.04.05
Access restrictions for change
Configuration management
2 evidence1 control
03.04.06
Least functionality
Configuration management
2 evidence1 control
03.04.08
Authorized software - allow by exception
Configuration management
2 evidence1 control
03.04.10
System component inventory
Configuration management
2 evidence1 control
03.04.11
Information location
Configuration management
2 evidence1 control
03.04.12
System and component configuration for high-risk areas
Configuration management
2 evidence1 control
03.05.01
User identification, authentication, and re-authentication
Identification and authentication
2 evidence1 control
03.05.02
Device identification and authentication
Identification and authentication
2 evidence1 control
03.05.03
Multi-factor authentication
Identification and authentication
3 evidence1 control
03.05.04
Replay-resistant authentication
Identification and authentication
2 evidence1 control
03.05.05
Identifier management
Identification and authentication
2 evidence1 control
03.05.07
Password management
Identification and authentication
3 evidence1 control
03.05.11
Authentication feedback
Identification and authentication
2 evidence1 control
03.05.12
Authenticator management
Identification and authentication
3 evidence1 control
03.06.01
Incident handling
Incident response
3 evidence1 control
03.06.02
Incident monitoring, reporting, and response assistance
Incident response
3 evidence1 control
03.06.03
Incident response testing
Incident response
2 evidence1 control
03.06.04
Incident response training
Incident response
2 evidence1 control
03.06.05
Incident response plan
Incident response
3 evidence1 control
03.07.04
Maintenance tools
Maintenance
3 evidence1 control
03.07.05
Non-local maintenance
Maintenance
3 evidence1 control
03.07.06
Maintenance personnel
Maintenance
4 evidence1 control
03.08.01
Media storage
Media protection
3 evidence1 control
03.08.02
Media access
Media protection
3 evidence1 control
03.08.03
Media sanitization
Media protection
3 evidence1 control
03.08.04
Media marking
Media protection
3 evidence1 control
03.08.05
Media transport
Media protection
3 evidence1 control
03.08.07
Media use
Media protection
3 evidence1 control
03.08.09
System backup - cryptographic protection
Media protection
3 evidence1 control
03.09.01
Personnel screening
Personnel security
3 evidence1 control
03.09.02
Personnel termination and transfer
Personnel security
3 evidence1 control
03.10.01
Physical access authorizations
Physical protection
3 evidence1 control
03.10.02
Monitoring physical access
Physical protection
3 evidence1 control
03.10.06
Alternate work site
Physical protection
3 evidence1 control
03.10.07
Physical access control
Physical protection
3 evidence1 control
03.10.08
Access control for transmission
Physical protection
3 evidence1 control
03.11.01
Risk assessment
Risk assessment
3 evidence1 control
03.11.02
Vulnerability monitoring and scanning
Risk assessment
3 evidence1 control
03.11.04
Risk response
Risk assessment
3 evidence1 control
03.12.01
Security assessment
Security assessment and monitoring
3 evidence1 control
03.12.02
Plan of action and milestones
Security assessment and monitoring
3 evidence1 control
03.12.03
Continuous monitoring
Security assessment and monitoring
3 evidence1 control
03.12.05
Information exchange
Security assessment and monitoring
3 evidence1 control
03.13.01
Boundary protection
System and communications protection
3 evidence1 control
03.13.04
Information in shared system resources
System and communications protection
3 evidence1 control
03.13.06
Network communications - deny by default - allow by exception
System and communications protection
3 evidence1 control
03.13.08
Transmission and storage confidentiality
System and communications protection
3 evidence1 control
03.13.09
Network disconnect
System and communications protection
3 evidence1 control
03.13.10
Cryptographic key establishment and management
System and communications protection
3 evidence1 control
03.13.11
Cryptographic protection
System and communications protection
3 evidence1 control
03.13.12
Collaborative computing devices and applications
System and communications protection
3 evidence1 control
03.13.13
Mobile code
System and communications protection
3 evidence1 control
03.13.15
Session authenticity
System and communications protection
3 evidence1 control
03.14.01
Flaw remediation
System and information integrity
3 evidence1 control
03.14.02
Malicious code protection
System and information integrity
3 evidence1 control
03.14.03
Security alerts, advisories, and directives
System and information integrity
3 evidence1 control
03.14.06
System monitoring
System and information integrity
3 evidence1 control
03.14.08
Information management and retention
System and information integrity
3 evidence1 control
03.14.09
Dedicated administration workstation
System and information integrity
3 evidence1 control
03.15.01
Policy and procedures
Planning
3 evidence1 control
03.15.02
System security plan
Planning
3 evidence1 control
03.15.03
Rules of behaviour
Planning
3 evidence1 control
03.16.01
Security engineering principles
System and services acquisition
3 evidence1 control
03.16.02
Unsupported system components
System and services acquisition
3 evidence1 control
03.16.03
External system services
System and services acquisition
3 evidence1 control
03.17.01
Supply chain risk management plan
Supply chain risk management
3 evidence1 control
03.17.02
Acquisition strategies, tools, and methods
Supply chain risk management
3 evidence1 control
03.17.03
Supply chain requirements and processes
Supply chain risk management
3 evidence1 control
Help us build what matters.
Vote for the next framework, subscribe for updates, and let us know if you'd contribute.
What should we add next?
Vote for the framework you need most.
0
ISO 42001
0
ISO 27001
0
CMMC
0
CPCSC
Stay Updated
Get notified when new frameworks and features are added.
On-premises implementation and evidence
Privileged account restriction and dedicated admin workstations
Implementation steps
Create separate admin accounts (e.g., adm-username) in Active Directory distinct from standard user accounts; document authorized privileged users
Enforce via Group Policy that admin accounts cannot access email, web browsers, or general productivity applications
Deploy dedicated Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs) on a segmented network with no direct Internet access
Monitor privileged account usage and alert on any logon from non-PAW endpoints
Tools / systems
Active Directory (separate admin accounts)
Group Policy (restrict admin account usage)
Dedicated PAW hardware on segmented VLAN
SIEM (monitor privileged account logon source)
Evidence artifacts
List of admin accounts mapped to named personnel with management approval
Group Policy configuration restricting admin account capabilities
PAW deployment documentation and network segmentation diagram
