Mapped to NIST 800-171 Requirement: 3.1.7
CMMC Assessment Objective: AC.L2-3.1.7[d]
What This Objective Means
This objective is about validating that your system settings align with your access policies and procedures. You must show that your systems:
• Only allow privileged accounts to execute sensitive or administrative tasks
• Block or restrict standard user accounts from accessing high-risk functions
• Apply these controls consistently across all systems and tools
This is where the assessor looks at what your systems are actually doing—not just what you intend or document.
Why It Matters
If your systems don’t enforce privilege restrictions:
• A user with basic credentials might gain unauthorized control
• Privileged functions could be accidentally or maliciously triggered
• The principle of least privilege is compromised, leaving you exposed during an audit or breach
Proper configuration ensures security controls are enforced at the point of action.
How to Implement It
• Review system and application configurations for:
◦ Role-based access control (RBAC)
◦ Access control lists (ACLs)
◦ Privilege management settings
• Test critical functions (e.g., system config changes, user creation) using non-privileged accounts to confirm they’re denied
• Ensure administrative interfaces are only accessible to privileged roles
• Use technical controls (e.g., Group Policy, IAM tools, application permissions) to isolate access
Evidence the Assessor Will Look For
• Screenshots or exports showing system permission settings
• Role or group definitions within identity and access management platforms
• Logs of privileged actions showing they were performed by approved accounts
• Test results showing denied access when non-privileged accounts attempt privileged actions
Common Gaps
• Systems that lack built-in privilege separation or fine-grained access controls
• Admin privileges granted through default or legacy settings
• Privileged accounts used for both admin and everyday tasks
How Cuick Trac Helps
Cuick Trac supports this requirement by:
• Technically enforcing privilege boundaries in every system interaction
• Assigning privileged roles only through controlled and documented processes
• Logging all administrative actions with account-level detail
• Preventing non-privileged users from performing restricted functions—by design
With Cuick Trac, privileged actions are only performed by the right people, using the right accounts, at the right time.
Final CTA
System enforcement is where policy becomes protection.
Schedule a Cuick Trac demo to ensure your elevated actions are securely locked down at the configuration level.