Mapped to NIST 800-171 Requirement: 3.1.15
CMMC Assessment Objective: AC.L2-3.1.15[d]
What This Objective Means
This is the hands-on validation step in the wireless encryption requirement. It goes beyond verifying policy or general system settings—assessors will review actual configurations on:
• Wireless routers
• Access points (WAPs)
• Wireless controllers
• Network management platforms
The goal is to confirm that the encryption protocol in use matches your stated requirements (typically WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3, and FIPS-validated AES encryption).
Why It Matters
If encryption is only applied at a high level—or if access point settings are misconfigured—wireless traffic may be exposed to:
• Eavesdropping
• Rogue access point impersonation
• Unauthorized connections
This objective ensures your security controls are not just declared but technically implemented at the access point level.
How to Implement It
• Access the management interface of your wireless access points or controller
• Confirm and document:
◦ Wireless encryption is enabled
◦ Acceptable encryption protocols are selected (WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3)
◦ Weak or legacy options (e.g., WEP, WPA, TKIP) are disabled
◦ Certificates, RADIUS, or secure key management is used if applicable
• Apply consistent configuration across all WAPs—internal and remote
Evidence the Assessor Will Look For
• Screenshots or configuration files from wireless access points
• Documentation showing encryption type, authentication method, and frequency band use
• Demonstrations that non-compliant encryption options are disabled
• Evidence of encryption validation during recent audits or system reviews
Common Gaps
• Inconsistent encryption settings across access points
• Guest or remote networks using outdated protocols
• Controllers using default settings with no security review
How Cuick Trac Helps
Cuick Trac supports this control by:
• Minimizing wireless attack surface through a secure wired enclave for CUI systems
• Helping organizations configure and validate wireless encryption settings for all approved WAPs
• Providing templates and guidance for documenting encryption configurations
• Supporting enforcement strategies for organizations that must enable wireless access to CUI-related systems (e.g., for mobile devices or controlled wireless zones)
With Cuick Trac, encryption isn’t assumed—it’s applied, reviewed, and documented where it matters most.
Final CTA
Security is in the settings.
Schedule a Cuick Trac demo and ensure your wireless configurations enforce encryption at the point of access.