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5.2 IG1

Control 5 / Account Management

Use Unique Passwords

Think of it likeUsing different keys for different doors in your house.

In plain English

Every account gets its own unique password, so if one is compromised the rest stay locked.

Related CSF subcategories (unofficial mapping)

PR.AA-01: Identities and credentials for authorized users, services, and hardware are managed by the organization.PR.AA-03: Users, services, and hardware are authenticated.