3.10 Physical Protection1 ptAlso Level 1POA&M-eligible

3.10.5 — Manage physical access devices

Control and manage physical access devices.

Control keys, badges, and locks — who has them and getting them back.

What it actually means

Control and manage physical access devices — keys, badges, access cards, locks. Track who has them, collect them when someone leaves, and rekey or deactivate as needed. This is also a Level 1 (FCI) requirement.

Pass or fail — an assessor needs a "yes" to each

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Also a Level 1 (FCI) requirement.

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