V-221495

Discussion

As a rule, accounts on a web server are to be kept to a minimum. Only administrators, web managers, developers, auditors, and web authors require accounts on the machine hosting the web server. The resources to which these accounts have access must also be closely monitored and controlled. Only the system administrator needs access to all the system's capabilities, while the web administrator and associated staff require access and control of the web content and web server configuration files.

Check Content

1. Get list of OS accounts, with associated privileges, from System Administrator.

2. Confirm that all accounts and privileges are needed and documented.

3. If not, this is a finding.