7.1.1 Define access needs for each role, including:
• System components and data resources that each role needs to access for their job function
• Level of privilege required (for example, user, administrator, etc.) for accessing resources.
7.1.1 Select a sample of roles and verify access needs for each role are defined and include:
• System components and data resources that each role needs to access for their job function
• Identification of privilege necessary for each role to perform their job function.
In order to limit access to cardholder data to only those individuals who need such access, first it is necessary to define access needs for each role (for example, system administrator, call center personnel, store clerk), the systems/devices/data each role needs access to, and the level of privilege each role needs to effectively perform assigned tasks. Once roles and corresponding access needs are defined, individuals can be granted access accordingly.