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PE.L1-3.10.5Manage Physical Access

Level 1
FAR 52.204-21 Partial
800-171: 3.10.5

>Control Description

Control and manage physical access devices.

>Cross-Framework Mappings

NIST SP 800-171

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • What is your policy for managing physical access control devices (badges, keys, etc.)?
  • How do you track issuance and return of physical access devices?
  • What is your process for handling lost or stolen access devices?
  • Who is responsible for maintaining physical access control systems?
  • How often do you inventory physical access devices?

Technical Implementation:

  • What systems manage badges, keys, and access cards?
  • What inventory tracks physical access devices?
  • What technologies deactivate lost or stolen badges?
  • What tools track badge issuance and return?
  • What systems remotely disable access devices?

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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