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03.10.01Physical access authorizationsITSP.10.171Physical protection

Official Requirement

A. Develop, approve, and maintain a list of individuals with authorized access to the physical location where the system resides. B. Issue authorization credentials for physical access. C. Review the physical access list [Assignment: organization-defined frequency]. D. Remove individuals from the facility access list when access is no longer required.

Source: Canadian Centre for Cyber Security ITSP.10.171 (2025), adapted from NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3

In Plain English

Your organization must maintain an approved list of who is authorized to physically enter the facility housing your systems. Issue access credentials (badges, keys, codes), review the list regularly, and promptly remove people who no longer need access.

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On-premises implementation and evidence

Physical access authorization management

Implementation steps

  1. Develop and maintain a formal list of personnel authorized for physical access to the facility, approved by management
  2. Issue access credentials (badges, keys, PINs, biometrics) and document issuance in an access control log
  3. Review the authorized access list at a defined frequency (e.g., quarterly) and remove personnel no longer requiring access
  4. Coordinate with HR to deactivate physical access credentials within the defined time period upon termination or transfer

Tools / systems

Evidence artifacts

Evidence frequency: Quarterly access list review; per-event credential issuance and revocation