Control 3.10.3
Escort Visitors and Monitor Activity
Official Requirement
Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity.
What This Means in Plain English
All visitors to areas containing CUI systems must be escorted by authorized personnel at all times. Visitor activity should be monitored and logged, and visitors should never be left unattended near CUI systems.
How Petronella Implements This Control
Petronella Technology Group implements this control through:
- Mandatory escort policy for all visitors to IT and CUI processing areas
- Visitor log capturing name, organization, purpose, escort, entry/exit times
- Visitor badges that visibly distinguish visitors from employees
- Security cameras recording visitor activity in restricted areas
- ComplianceArmor visitor management module tracking all visitor access
Assessment Guidance
Assessors will review the visitor escort policy, check visitor logs for completeness, verify that visitor badges are used, test that visitors cannot access restricted areas without escort, and confirm security camera coverage of visitor areas.
Common Implementation Gaps
- No visitor escort policy or requirement
- Visitors left unattended in areas with CUI systems
- Visitor log incomplete or not maintained
- No visitor badges to distinguish visitors from employees
- No camera coverage of visitor activity
Cross-Framework Mapping
| Framework | Mapped Controls |
|---|---|
| NIST SP 800-53 | PE-3 |
| HIPAA | 164.310(a)(2)(iii) - Access Control and Validation Procedures |
| PCI DSS | Req 9.4 - Properly identify and authorize visitors |
Need Help Implementing 3.10.3?
Our CMMC-RP certified team can assess your current compliance posture and build a remediation plan.
Schedule a Compliance Assessment