FRD-PACformerly FRD-ALL-42
Privileged account
Definition
An account with elevated privileges that enables administrative functions over some aspect of the cloud service offering that may affect the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information beyond those given to normal users; levels of privilege may vary wildly.
Note
Any references to privileged accounts in FedRAMP materials should be presumed to apply to privileged roles or other similar capabilities that are used to assign privileges to privileged accounts.
Also Referred To As
privileged accountprivileged accounts
Used in FedRAMP KSI Requirements
This term appears in FedRAMP Key Security Indicator statements. Understanding its precise definition is critical for accurate self-assessment.
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