Mapped to NIST 800-171 Requirement: 3.10.2
CMMC Assessment Objective: PE.L2-3.10.2[c]
What This Control Means
This is the operational verification step: it confirms that your physical access control systems—such as badge readers, keypad locks, biometrics, or cameras—are installed, functioning, and used to protect CUI systems.
Examples of implemented systems include:
• Keycard access to server rooms
• Locked racks with documented controls
• Cameras monitoring entrances
• Logged and secured key cabinets for access to protected zones
Why It Matters
If your access control systems aren’t actually in place—or if they’re present but nonfunctional—your organization may:
• Allow unauthorized access to sensitive systems
• Violate CUI handling requirements
• Fail physical security inspections or audits
• Create unmonitored risks that bypass technical controls
You need to verify protections are active—not just planned.
How to Implement It
1. Conduct a Physical Security Walkthrough
• Confirm that access controls exist at all CUI storage/processing locations
• Check that locks, card readers, and cameras are operational
2. Review System Functionality
• Test badge readers or keypad systems
• Confirm that doors lock automatically and restrict unauthorized access
• Review camera footage for coverage and clarity
3. Match Systems to Documentation
• Ensure what’s installed matches your documented controls in the SSP or policy
• Check that only authorized individuals can access controlled areas
4. Monitor for Failures
• Set up alerts for malfunctioning locks, doors left ajar, or surveillance outages
• Maintain logs of access attempts and incidents
Evidence the Assessor Will Look For
• Photos or screenshots showing installed access control systems
• Badge swipe or entry logs
• Physical security walk-through reports
• Ticketing or maintenance logs for repairs
• Live demonstration or validation of system functionality
Common Gaps
• Access controls are listed in documentation but not actually deployed
• Physical systems installed but not working or monitored
• Badge readers installed but everyone uses the same physical key
• No enforcement of controls in secondary sites or remote locations
How Cuick Trac Helps
Cuick Trac supports this requirement by:
• Verifying that documented physical controls are present and active
• Mapping CUI systems to protected zones and confirming access restrictions
• Tracking physical access control system status and maintenance events
• Providing evidence-ready checklists for assessments and inspections
• Ensuring alignment between real-world protections and CMMC expectations
With Cuick Trac, your physical access control isn’t just written—it’s real and ready.
Final CTA
If it’s not implemented, it’s not protecting anything.
Schedule a Cuick Trac demo to verify your physical access control systems are live, secure, and aligned with compliance.