Data Center Access Management and Logical Security Audit Checklist
This access management and logical security audit checklist ensures compliance with SOC 2 Type II CC6.1-CC6.3, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A 5.15-5.18, and NIST SP 800-53 Access Control family. Designed for IT security managers and IAM teams to conduct user access reviews, privileged account audits, and MFA verification.
- Industry: Telecommunications & IT
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 35-50 minutes
- Role: IT Security Manager / IAM Administrator
- Total Items: 28
- Compliance: SOC 2 Type II CC6.1-CC6.3 Logical Access Controls, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A 5.15-5.18 Access Control, NIST SP 800-53 AC Access Control Family, PCI DSS Requirement 7 Access to System Components, HIPAA 45 CFR 164.312(a) Technical Safeguards
User Access Review
Periodic review of user accounts and access rights.
- User access review completed for all systems?
- Terminated user accounts disabled within 24 hours?
- Least privilege principle enforced?
- No orphaned accounts without active owners?
- Access exceptions documented with business justification?
Privileged Access Management
Administrative and privileged account controls.
- PAM solution controlling all privileged accounts?
- No shared administrator accounts in use?
- Privileged sessions recorded and logged?
- Emergency break-glass procedure documented?
- Total privileged accounts in inventory
Multi-Factor Authentication
MFA deployment and enforcement across critical systems.
- MFA enforced for all remote access?
- MFA enforced for all administrative access?
- MFA enforced for cloud console access?
- Any MFA exceptions documented and approved?
- MFA type in use
Password Policy Compliance
Password strength, complexity, and rotation policy enforcement.
- Minimum password length 12+ characters enforced?
- Password history prevents reuse of last 12 passwords?
- Account lockout after 5-10 failed attempts configured?
- Service account passwords rotated annually or in PAM vault?
- SSO/SAML configured to reduce password proliferation?
Access Logging and Monitoring
Audit trail and access event monitoring.
- Access logs centralized in SIEM?
- Audit logs retained for minimum 12 months?
- Failed login alerts configured and reviewed?
- After-hours privileged access alerts configured?
IAM Governance and Documentation
Identity governance processes and policy documentation.
- IAM policy reviewed and approved within 12 months?
- RBAC role definitions documented and approved?
- Formal access request process enforced with approvals?
- IAM Audit Findings
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Why Use This Data Center Access Management and Logical Security Audit Checklist?
This data center access management and logical security audit checklist helps telecommunications & it teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for it security manager / iam administrator professionals, this checklist covers 28 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.
Ensures compliance with SOC 2 Type II CC6.1-CC6.3 Logical Access Controls, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A 5.15-5.18 Access Control, NIST SP 800-53 AC Access Control Family, PCI DSS Requirement 7 Access to System Components, HIPAA 45 CFR 164.312(a) Technical Safeguards. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Data Center Access Management and Logical Security Audit Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 28 inspection items across 6 sections: User Access Review, Privileged Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Password Policy Compliance, Access Logging and Monitoring, IAM Governance and Documentation. It is designed for telecommunications & it operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 35-50 minutes.
Who should use this Data Center Access Management and Logical Security Audit Checklist?
This checklist is designed for IT Security Manager / IAM Administrator professionals in the telecommunications & it industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.