Authentication Architecture

V1.2.1

Verify the use of unique or special low-privilege operating system accounts for all application components, services, and servers. (C3)

Level 1 required: False

Level 2 required: True

Level 3 required: True

CWE: 250

V1.2.2

Verify that communications between application components, including APIs, middleware and data layers, are authenticated. Components should have the least necessary privileges needed. (C3)

Level 1 required: False

Level 2 required: True

Level 3 required: True

CWE: 306

V1.2.3

Verify that the application uses a single vetted authentication mechanism that is known to be secure, can be extended to include strong authentication, and has sufficient logging and monitoring to detect account abuse or breaches.

Level 1 required: False

Level 2 required: True

Level 3 required: True

CWE: 306

V1.2.4

Verify that all authentication pathways and identity management APIs implement consistent authentication security control strength, such that there are no weaker alternatives per the risk of the application.

Level 1 required: False

Level 2 required: True

Level 3 required: True

CWE: 306

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