IA-5(5)

  • Requirement

    Require developers and installers of system components to provide unique authenticators or change default authenticators prior to delivery and installation.

  • Discussion

    Changing authenticators prior to the delivery and installation of system components extends the requirement for organizations to change default authenticators upon system installation by requiring developers and/or installers to provide unique authenticators or change default authenticators for system components prior to delivery and/or installation. However, it typically does not apply to developers of commercial off-the-shelf information technology products. Requirements for unique authenticators can be included in acquisition documents prepared by organizations when procuring systems or system components.

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  • Title

    Authenticator Management | Change Authenticators Prior to Delivery
  • Family

    Identification and Authentication
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