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NIST SP 800-171 CUI Protection Center

03.10 — Physical Protection

Study this CUI requirement family as a connected set of implementation decisions, evidence expectations, and assessment procedures.

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3Withdrawn records
4Parameters
20Assessment objectives

CUI requirement family

Physical Protection

Use this family as a planning boundary, but assess every applicable requirement against the real CUI system boundary, inherited services, organization-defined parameters, and operational evidence.

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Requirements and assessment procedures.

Withdrawn records remain available and link to the requirements where their intent was incorporated or addressed.

03.10.01Active

Physical Access Authorizations

A facility can include one or more physical locations containing systems or system components that process, store, or transmit CUI. Physical access authorizations apply to employees and visitors. Individuals with permanent physical access authorization credentials are not considered visitors. Authorization credentials include identification badges, identification cards, and smart cards. Organizations determine the st

03.10.02Active

Monitoring Physical Access

A facility can include one or more physical locations containing systems or system components that process, store, or transmit CUI. Physical access monitoring includes publicly accessible areas within organizational facilities. Examples of physical access monitoring include guards, video surveillance equipment (i.e., cameras), and sensor devices. Reviewing physical access logs can help to identify suspicious activiti

03.10.03Withdrawn

Withdrawn requirement

Withdrawn NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3 requirement 03.10.03; use the recorded replacement relationships.

03.10.04Withdrawn

Withdrawn requirement

Withdrawn NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3 requirement 03.10.04; use the recorded replacement relationships.

03.10.05Withdrawn

Withdrawn requirement

Withdrawn NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3 requirement 03.10.05; use the recorded replacement relationships.

03.10.06Active

Alternate Work Site

Alternate work sites include the private residences of employees or other facilities designated by the organization. Alternate work sites can provide readily available alternate locations during contingency operations. Organizations can define different security requirements for specific alternate work sites or types of sites, depending on the work-related activities conducted at the sites. Assessing the effectivenes

03.10.07Active

Physical Access Control

This requirement addresses physical locations containing systems or system components that process, store, or transmit CUI. Organizations determine the types of guards needed, including professional security staff or administrative staff. Physical access devices include keys, locks, combinations, biometric readers, and card readers. Physical access control systems comply with applicable laws, Executive Orders, direct

03.10.08Active

Access Control for Transmission

Safeguarding measures applied to system distribution and transmission lines prevent accidental damage, disruption, and physical tampering. Such measures may also be necessary to prevent eavesdropping or the modification of unencrypted transmissions. Safeguarding measures used to control physical access to system distribution and transmission lines include disconnected or locked spare jacks, locked wiring closets, cab