NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 · 3.1 Access Control

3.1.16 Authorize wireless access

Authorize wireless access prior to allowing such connections.

SPRS weight

5

5 points deducted from 110 when not implemented.

CMMC level

L2

Level 2 only; not among the 17 Level 1 practices.

Assessment objectives

2

From NIST SP 800-171A, each one a “determine if” an assessor answers.

What an assessor checks

NIST SP 800-171A breaks 3.1.16 into 2 objectives. Every one has to be met for the requirement to be met; a partial answer scores as not implemented.

1. [a]Determine if wireless access points are identified.
2. [b]Determine if wireless access is authorized prior to allowing such connections.

Examine

[SELECT FROM: Access control policy; configuration management plan; procedures addressing wireless access implementation and usage (including restrictions); security plan; system design documentation; system configuration settings and associated documentation; wireless access authorizations; system audit logs and records; other relevant documents or records].

Interview

[SELECT FROM: Personnel with responsibilities for managing wireless access connections; personnel with information security responsibilities].

Test

[SELECT FROM: Wireless access management capability for the system].

If it is open: POA&M eligibility

A POA&M is only permitted at a score of 88 or above, and closes in one 180-day window. Check a full gap list or compute your score.

Where 3.1.16 maps

Query it from your own tools

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lookup_control 3.1.16
get_assessment_objectives 3.1.16
generate_poam_entries ["3.1.16"]

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