Mapped to NIST 800-171 Requirement: 3.10.1
CMMC Assessment Objective: PE.L2-3.10.1[d]
What This Control Means
This control goes beyond documentation (b) and implementation (c) to verify that your physical protections are actively enforced. That means:
• Access control systems are monitored and working
• Only authorized individuals are granted access
• Procedures are followed for visitors or exceptions
• Audit trails are reviewed and discrepancies addressed
• Staff and contractors comply with physical security rules
This is the accountability layer of physical security.
Why It Matters
Even if controls are in place, they must be:
• Monitored
• Managed
• Routinely checked
• Enforced consistently across the organization
Without enforcement:
• Employees may “badge in” others or prop open secure doors
• Visitors may bypass sign-in procedures
• Logs may never be reviewed for anomalies
A breakdown in enforcement opens the door (literally and figuratively) to CUI compromise.
How to Implement It
1. Monitor Access Systems
• Review badge access logs or video footage
• Alert on failed access attempts or tailgating behavior
2. Enforce Visitor and Escort Procedures
• Require all visitors to sign in and wear badges
• Ensure escorts are assigned and present at all times
3. Conduct Spot-Checks
• Verify that secure areas are properly locked
• Confirm that only approved personnel are present in CUI zones
4. Review Audit Trails
• Routinely review access logs for unauthorized or unusual activity
• Investigate discrepancies immediately
5. Train Staff on Physical Security Enforcement
• Reinforce policies through awareness campaigns
• Make enforcement part of supervisor and facility manager responsibilities
Evidence the Assessor Will Look For
• Audit logs and physical access records showing monitoring and review
• Records of enforcement actions or incident response to physical breaches
• Visitor logs with supervisor or escort signatures
• Signage and badge policies in secure areas
• Staff interviews confirming that procedures are followed and enforced
Common Gaps
• Policies exist but enforcement is weak or inconsistent
• Physical access logs exist but are never reviewed
• Visitors allowed into secure areas without escort
• Doors left propped open or access shared among staff
How Cuick Trac Helps
Cuick Trac supports this requirement by:
• Integrating physical access logs with your compliance dashboard
• Tracking who accessed what CUI system and when
• Alerting you when enforcement lapses occur (e.g., unauthorized access or bypass attempts)
• Supporting policy enforcement and awareness campaigns
• Documenting and storing review results for audit readiness
With Cuick Trac, enforcement isn’t assumed—it’s verified.
Final CTA
Locks don’t secure data—people and enforcement do.
Schedule a Cuick Trac demo to enforce physical access rules and ensure your protections go beyond the policy.