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PE-3(1)Physical Access Control | System Access

IL4 High
IL5
IL6

>Control Description

Enforce physical access authorizations to the system in addition to the physical access controls for the facility at organization-defined physical spaces containing one or more components of the system.

>DoD Impact Level Requirements

No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.

>Discussion

Control of physical access to the system provides additional physical security for those areas within facilities where there is a concentration of system components.

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • What policies and procedures govern the implementation of system access for the organization's facilities?
  • Who is responsible for overseeing and maintaining system access controls?
  • How frequently are system access controls reviewed and updated?
  • What process exists for granting exceptions to system access requirements?
  • How does the organization ensure accountability for system access across all facility locations?

Technical Implementation:

  • What technologies or systems technically implement system access?
  • How are these systems configured to meet the control requirements?
  • What monitoring or alerting capabilities exist for system access?
  • How do system access systems integrate with other physical security infrastructure?
  • What redundancy or backup mechanisms support system access?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • Provide documented policies and procedures for system access.
  • Provide evidence of system access implementation and configuration.
  • Provide logs, records, or reports demonstrating system access activities over the past 90 days.
  • Provide testing, maintenance, or inspection records for system access from the past year.
  • Provide evidence of system access reviews, audits, or assessments.

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