Mapped to NIST 800-171 Requirement: 3.10.7
CMMC Assessment Objective: PE.L2-3.10.7
What This Control Means
When someone who is not authorized to access CUI environments enters a secure area, they must be:
• Escorted at all times by an authorized staff member
• Monitored during their visit to ensure they don’t interact with or view CUI
• Logged as a visitor with entry/exit times recorded
This applies to vendors, contractors, guests, cleaning crews, or anyone not explicitly cleared for unescorted access to CUI zones, aligning with federal contractor compliance requirements.
Why It Matters
Visitors who roam freely in secure areas present major risks:
• They may unintentionally see, copy, or overhear CUI
• They could connect unapproved devices or introduce malware
• Their actions might not be logged or traceable during an incident review
This control reduces insider threat exposure and maintains audit integrity, supporting compliance with federal contract compliance programs.
How to Implement It
1. Create a Visitor Access Policy
• Define what counts as a visitor (non-cleared personnel, contractors, vendors, etc.)
• Require escort assignment and restrict access to CUI zones, ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-171
2. Maintain a Visitor Log
• Record:
◦ Name and organization
◦ Time in/out
◦ Purpose of visit
◦ Escort name
3. Train Escorts
• Designate personnel allowed to escort visitors
• Instruct them to stay with visitors at all times and prevent access to CUI
4. Use Badges or Identifiers
• Provide visitor badges distinct from employee IDs
• Mark badges as “Visitor” and restrict them to specific areas
5. Monitor and Review
• Periodically review visitor logs and monitor behavior
• Address any violations with disciplinary or incident response procedures, as part of your visitor management strategy
Evidence the Assessor Will Look For
• Visitor access policy with escort requirements
• Visitor logbooks (manual or electronic) showing entries and escort assignments
• Signage or process documentation about visitor check-in/out
• Records of visitor badge issuance
• Interviews or records confirming escort training and enforcement
Common Gaps
• Visitors allowed to enter secure areas unescorted
• No visitor logs or escort procedures
• Contractors or vendors treated as trusted users without review
• Visitors left unattended while in proximity to CUI systems
How Cuick Trac Helps
Cuick Trac supports this requirement by:
• Managing visitor records with digital or manual logging workflows
• Assigning escort responsibilities and logging supervision during each visit
• Enforcing entry and exit tracking in CUI areas
• Generating audit-ready visitor access summaries
• Helping define and implement visitor control procedures in alignment with DFARS NIST SP 800-171 requirements
With Cuick Trac, your CUI spaces are guarded—not just by locks, but by process.
Final CTA
Your guests don’t need access to your data.
Schedule a Cuick Trac demo to secure your CUI zones by enforcing visitor escort and monitoring procedures.