Cloud Identity Access and Authorization Checklist

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A comprehensive checklist to ensure secure and compliant cloud identity access and authorization includes:

1. Identity and Access Provisioning:

   • Verify proper setup of identity providers (IdPs) like Azure Active Directory or Google Workspace.
   • Ensure users are provisioned correctly across all resources.

2. Authorization and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC):

   • Implement RBAC with clear roles and responsibilities to limit access based on job functions.
   • Regularly review and update role assignments to ensure they align with organizational changes.

3. Authentication:

   • Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible to add an extra layer of security against unauthorized access.
   • Ensure all users, including administrators, use MFA when accessing critical resources or data.

4. Access Reviews and Certification:

   • Conduct regular access reviews to ensure all users have necessary permissions and no user has excessive privileges.
   • Require employees to periodically certify their access rights to prevent orphaned identities or unauthorized access.

5. Cloud Service Security:

   • Use cloud services that adhere to industry standards for security, such as HIPAA or PCI-DSS.
   • Ensure compliance with any specific regulations relevant to the service being used.

6. Monitoring and Logging:

   • Set up logging and monitoring for all accesses in cloud resources.
   • Regularly review logs to identify potential security incidents early.

7. Compliance and Audit:

   • Regularly audit access rights against organizational policies and legal requirements.
   • Ensure compliance with privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA, especially when dealing with sensitive user data.

8. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning:

   • Have a plan in place for disaster recovery that includes steps to maintain or quickly restore secure access configurations.
   • Regularly test this plan to ensure readiness.

9. User Education:

   • Educate employees on proper security practices, including securely storing passwords and not sharing personal credentials.
   • Ensure they understand their role in maintaining cloud service security and compliance.

10. Third-Party Security Assessments:

    • Periodically engage third-party auditors or security experts to assess the overall security posture of your cloud identity access and authorization systems.

By following this checklist, organizations can significantly enhance the security and compliance of their cloud identity access and authorization practices, protecting themselves against potential cyber threats.

Implementing a Cloud Identity Access and Authorization Checklist benefits your organization in several ways:

• Ensures consistent access control across all cloud resources, reducing security risks
• Streamlines identity and access management (IAM) processes, saving time and resources
• Enhances compliance with regulatory requirements by providing a clear audit trail of access controls
• Improves visibility into who has access to sensitive data and systems
• Reduces the risk of human error by automating IAM tasks and enforcing policies
• Supports scalability and flexibility as your organization grows or changes.

Identities, Authentication, Authorization, Password Policy, Multi-Factor Authentication, Privilege Access Management, User Provisioning and De-Provisioning, Account Lockout Policy, Session Duration, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Zero Trust Architecture.