Mapped to NIST 800-171 Requirement: 3.10.5
CMMC Assessment Objective: PE.L2-3.10.5[c]
What This Control Means
It’s not enough to define and document a review process—you must show that access logs are actually being reviewed. That means:
• Reviewing badge swipe logs, visitor sign-in sheets, and camera logs
• Verifying access records align with authorized personnel lists
• Flagging and investigating anomalies or after-hours access
• Recording the review activity as proof of enforcement
This step closes the loop on your physical access control program.
Why It Matters
Logs without review are like cameras without someone watching the feed. If no one is checking the records:
• Unauthorized access may go undetected
• Insider threats may escalate without intervention
• Incidents may go uninvestigated due to missing audit trails
• You may fail CMMC audits or DFARS reporting obligations
This control ensures accountability, visibility, and action.
How to Implement It
1. Follow Your Review Schedule
• Review logs based on your documented frequency (e.g., weekly, monthly)
• Include high-risk access zones and after-hours entries
2. Use a Review Checklist or Form
• Confirm:
◦ Authorized entries only
◦ Visitors signed in/out
◦ Any anomalies (e.g., denied access, unescorted entries)
• Record reviewer name, date, and findings
3. Investigate and Escalate Issues
• Document any suspicious activity
• Notify security or compliance if irregularities are found
4. Store Review Logs
• Retain for audit and internal oversight
• Include evidence of findings and any corrective actions
5. Conduct Spot Audits
• Randomly verify that access reviews are occurring and logged properly
Evidence the Assessor Will Look For
• Completed log review records or checklists
• Meeting notes or reports discussing access anomalies
• Audit trails showing follow-up on flagged entries
• Emails or incident tickets documenting log-based alerts
• Interview responses from security staff confirming ongoing reviews
Common Gaps
• Logs exist but are never reviewed
• No documentation that reviews actually take place
• Access logs reviewed only during incidents or assessments
• Reviewer roles undefined or review frequency missed
How Cuick Trac Helps
Cuick Trac supports this requirement by:
• Creating automated workflows and reminders for log review events
• Storing completed log reviews and escalation records
• Logging reviewer actions and checklist completion by user
• Alerting on missed or overdue log review cycles
• Providing dashboards for audit readiness and physical access monitoring
With Cuick Trac, access review is more than a task—it’s part of your security culture.
Final CTA
Review it. Log it. Prove it.
Schedule a Cuick Trac demo to operationalize your physical access reviews and show you’re in full control of CUI security.