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PE.L1-3.10.1Limit Physical Access

Level 1
FAR 52.204-21 b.
800-171: 3.10.1

>Control Description

Limit physical access to organizational information systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals.

>Cross-Framework Mappings

NIST SP 800-171

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • What is your physical access control policy?
  • How do you determine who should have physical access to different areas?
  • What is your process for approving physical access requests?
  • Who is responsible for managing physical access control?
  • How often do you review physical access privileges?

Technical Implementation:

  • What physical access control systems are deployed (badge readers, biometrics)?
  • What technologies enforce physical access restrictions?
  • What access control platforms manage physical access?
  • What sensors or alarms detect unauthorized physical access?
  • What video surveillance monitors physical access points?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • What physical security policies and procedures can you provide?
  • What physical access logs demonstrate access control?
  • What visitor logs show visitor escort and monitoring?
  • What badge issuance records track physical access devices?
  • What surveillance footage or monitoring logs can you show?
  • What evidence shows physical security controls are functioning?
  • What alternate work site approval documentation can you provide?

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