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IA-8 Identification and Authentication (Non-Organizational Users)

Description​

Information resources shall be configured to uniquely identify and authenticate users not affiliated with the university who are permitted to utilize university information resources (See Control AC-2 , Account Management).

Applicability​

  • This Control applies to all Texas A&M information resources. The intended audience for this Control includes all owners and custodians of information resources.

Implementation​

  • 1 - It is the responsibility of the information resource owner, or designee, to ensure:

    • 1.1 - Users not affiliated with the University, such as guests or vendor personnel, are authorized to access information resources; and
    • 1.2 - Access to university information resources meet requirements in Security Control IA-1, Identification and Authentication Policy and Procedures.