Free Access Control Policy Builder
An Access Control Policy defines who can access what in your organization—from systems and applications to sensitive data. This comprehensive policy is essential for SOC 2 compliance and ensures you're protecting against unauthorized access.
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Review Controls
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Sample Access Control Policy Template
A preview of the key sections in a production-ready Access Control Policy.
Company: [Your Company Name] | URL: [yourcompany.com]
Document Owner: Security Lead | Effective Date: [Date]
1. Why We Have This
We need to know exactly who (people, services, devices) can touch our cloud stuff. It keeps customers safe and checks the SOC 2 box.
2. Scope
Covers every SaaS tool, repo, and cloud service we use. We're 100% remote—no offices, no on-prem gear—so that's out of scope.
3. Roles
- Requester – anyone needing access
- Manager – approves the need
- Security Lead – owns this doc, does reviews, handles edge cases
- IT Automation – our access portal (Okta / Google Workspace / GitHub, etc.)
4. Core Principles
- Least privilege – just enough rights, no more
- Need-to-know access only
- Unique IDs for every human and service account
- Strong auth – solid passwords + MFA where possible
5. Getting Access (Provisioning)
- Requester opens a ticket in the portal (system, role, business reason).
- Manager hits "approve."
- Portal grants access or pings Security Lead for manual work.
- Portal logs the whole thing automatically.
Emergency? Same steps—mark the ticket "URGENT"; Security Lead reviews within 24 h.
6. Losing Access (De-provisioning)
- HR/Manager triggers offboarding the same day someone leaves.
- Portal kills all accounts within 24 h.
- Role changes use a new ticket to tweak rights.
7. Quarterly Access Review
- Security Lead pulls user & rights lists.
- Managers confirm what's still needed.
- Security Lead removes extra access and logs it.
- Keep evidence for at least one year.
8. Shared Accounts
We avoid them. If a tool forces one:
- Document the why in the portal.
- Store creds in the password manager.
- Rotate every 90 days and after staffing changes.
9. Authentication Rules
- Passwords ≥ 12 chars, mix of types, can't reuse last 10.
- MFA (push, TOTP, or hardware key) is mandatory for:
- Cloud admin consoles
- Source-code platforms (GitHub, etc.)
- Any remote network access (VPN/zero-trust)
- Service accounts use keys/tokens-only, never personal creds.
10. Logging & Monitoring
All auth and admin actions get logged for ≥ 1 year. Security Lead checks alerts daily for weird stuff.
11. Exceptions
Need to bend a rule? Security Lead must pre-approve it and set an expiry date.
12. Enforcement
Blowing off this procedure may kill your access or trigger HR action, per the Employee Handbook.
13. References
- SOC 2 – CC6 (Access Controls)
- [Your Company] Information Security Policy
14. Revision History
| Date | Version | Author | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Date] | 1.0 | Security Lead | Initial release |
Note: This is a simplified excerpt. The interactive generator below creates a complete, customized policy tailored to your organization.
Related SOC 2 Requirements
This policy addresses the following SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria and implementation controls.
Implementation Controls
Specific controls that must be implemented to comply with this policy and related SOC 2 requirements.
Auditor Acceptance Checks
What auditors look for when reviewing this policy. Make sure you can demonstrate all of these.
Access Control Policy is formally approved and signed by CISO or executive leadership with documented approval date
Policy is published and accessible to all employees through company intranet or policy management system
Evidence of annual policy review with documented review date and approver signatures
Access request and approval workflow is documented with clear roles and responsibilities
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is enforced for all users with configuration screenshots from IdP
Quarterly access reviews are conducted with documented evidence (review reports, approval records)
Termination/offboarding checklist includes access revocation steps with completion records
Evidence Examples
Real-world examples of evidence that demonstrates compliance with this policy.
Screenshot
SSO and MFA configuration from identity provider
Example: MFA enforcement settings from Okta, Google Workspace, or Azure AD showing MFA required for all users
Export
User access provisioning and deprovisioning logs
Example: CSV export from IdP showing user creation, role assignments, and termination dates
System Setting
Role-based access control (RBAC) configuration
Example: AWS IAM roles and policies, Google Workspace group memberships, application role assignments
Audit Log
Access review completion records
Example: Quarterly access review reports showing reviewer, date, and actions taken (access removed, access retained)
Training Record
Access control policy acknowledgment
Example: Employee signatures or LMS records confirming policy training completion
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about free access control policy builder and SOC 2 compliance.