Mapped to NIST 800-171 Requirement: 3.10.8
CMMC Assessment Objective: PE.L2-3.10.8
What This Control Means
When someone who isn’t authorized for unescorted access enters a secure space containing CUI, you must:
• Log their activity in a visitor record
• Track arrival and departure times
• Record who escorted them and why they were there
• Retain these logs for a defined period for audits, reviews, and investigations
This log can be digital or manual—but it must be accurate, available, and complete.
Why It Matters
Visitor logs help:
• Investigate physical security incidents
• Demonstrate compliance with CUI access controls
• Confirm who had proximity to sensitive systems and data
• Track repeat visitors or detect patterns in behavior
No log = no accountability.
How to Implement It
1. Create a Visitor Log Template
• Include:
◦ Visitor’s name and company
◦ Date and time in/out
◦ Reason for visit
◦ Host or escort’s name
◦ Areas accessed (if applicable)
2. Use Digital or Physical Logbooks
• Digital sign-in systems are acceptable
• Paper logs work, too—just store securely and review regularly
3. Retain Logs for a Defined Period
• Typically 90 days to 1 year or longer based on your organization’s policies
• Align retention with incident response and audit cycles
4. Secure the Logbooks
• Ensure visitor logs are not accessible to the public
• Only authorized staff should view or update logs
5. Cross-Reference With Escort Procedures
• Ensure logs match escort assignments and physical access controls (PE.L2-3.10.7)
Evidence the Assessor Will Look For
• Completed visitor logs (manual or digital) showing full activity records
• Policy stating how long logs are retained and who manages them
• Samples or redacted examples of previous visitor entries
• Physical or electronic access control system exports (if integrated)
• Records of review or audits of visitor activity
Common Gaps
• Visitor logs exist but are incomplete or inconsistent
• No log of visitors to secure areas containing CUI
• Logs not retained for long enough or stored securely
• No policy covering visitor tracking and recordkeeping
How Cuick Trac Helps
Cuick Trac supports this requirement by:
• Capturing and storing visitor activity logs in secure, centralized formats
• Supporting digital or manual log entry with role-based access control
• Associating visitor entries with escort records and protected zones
• Managing log retention policies for CMMC readiness
• Generating audit-ready visitor summaries with timestamps and access notes
With Cuick Trac, you know exactly who entered your CUI areas—when, why, and with whom.
Final CTA
Every visit to a secure area should leave a trace.
Schedule a Cuick Trac demo to track, log, and secure visitor activity around your CUI systems.