Mapped to NIST 800-171 Requirement: 3.1.6
CMMC Assessment Objective: AC.L2-3.1.6[a]
What This Objective Means
The goal of this assessment objective is to ensure that your organization has clearly identified which accounts are considered non-privileged. These are accounts assigned to general users for routine work—not for system administration or privileged functions.
You must distinguish between:
• Privileged accounts (admin, root, domain admin, etc.)
• Non-privileged accounts (standard user accounts)
The distinction is critical for ensuring that privileged access is used only when necessary and not for daily tasks.
Why It Matters
Without identifying non-privileged accounts:
• You can’t enforce policies that require separation of duties
• Users may inappropriately use admin accounts for day-to-day work
• Auditors won’t be able to validate access control configurations
This objective helps enforce least privilege and accountability.
How to Implement It
• Review your identity and access management (IAM) system or Active Directory
• Create a list or export of all user accounts
• Tag each account as either:
◦ Non-privileged (e.g., [email protected])
◦ Privileged (e.g., admin_johndoe or domainadmin)
• Store this list in a secure location (e.g., part of your SSP or user access inventory)
• Regularly review and update the account classifications
Evidence the Assessor Will Look For
• A list of non-privileged accounts maintained by IT or security
• Documentation in your SSP or Access Control Policy showing account classification criteria
• Screenshots or exports from identity management tools showing account types
• Logs showing the use of non-privileged accounts for general access
Common Gaps
• No distinction between user types
• All users default to administrative accounts
• Account naming conventions don’t indicate access levels
How Cuick Trac Helps
Cuick Trac supports this objective by:
• Defining and managing all users through clearly labeled non-privileged and privileged roles
• Logging all user activity by account type
• Preventing elevated access from being used outside of approved scenarios
• Providing exportable documentation to support access classification reviews
With Cuick Trac, non-privileged accounts are easily identifiable, auditable, and aligned with your compliance goals.
Final CTA
Knowing who has limited access is just as important as knowing who has full control.
Schedule a Cuick Trac demo and clearly separate user roles for security and compliance.