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NIST 800-171 R-3.10.1

Limit Physical Access

Official citation: 3.10.1

Class: core · Severity: high

Statement of the obligation — verify against source

3.10.1

What it means

Limit physical access to your systems, equipment, and their operating environments to authorized individuals. Use controls such as locked rooms, badge access, and access lists so unauthorized people can't physically reach the hardware that processes or stores CUI.

Educational reference only — not legal advice. Consult a qualified assessor or attorney for binding compliance determinations.