cyberstrikeus PE-8(1) Automated Records Maintenance and Review
Enhancement of: PE-8
High-Level Description
Family: Physical and Environmental Protection (PE) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Visitor access records may be stored and maintained in a database management system that is accessible by organizational personnel. Automated access to such records facilitates record reviews on a regular basis to determine if access authorizations are current and still required to support organizational mission and business functions.
What to Check
- Verify PE-8(1) Automated Records Maintenance and Review is documented in SSP
- Confirm control is operating effectively
- Review evidence of continuous monitoring for PE-8(1)
- Verify enhancement builds upon base control PE-8
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for PE-8(1) implementation details. Verify the organization has documented how this control is satisfied.
Step 2: Validate Implementation
# For cloud environments, use cloud-audit-mcp tools
# For on-premises, review system configurations directly
# Example: Check if account management policies exist
grep -r "account.management\|access.control" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
Step 3: Test Operating Effectiveness
Verify the control is actively functioning, not just documented. Check logs, configurations, and operational evidence.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Review | Documentation and interview-based | N/A |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Maintain and review visitor access records using [organization-defined].
Implementation Guidance
Visitor access records may be stored and maintained in a database management system that is accessible by organizational personnel. Automated access to such records facilitates record reviews on a regular basis to determine if access authorizations are current and still required to support organizational mission and business functions.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| PE-8(1) Automated Records Maintenance and Review not implemented | Medium | Physical and Environmental Protection |
| PE-8(1) partially implemented | Low | Incomplete Physical and Environmental Protection |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 - PE-8(1)
- NIST SP 800-53A Rev 5 (Assessment Procedures)
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 Full Catalog
Checklist
- Control documented in SSP
- Implementation evidence collected
- Operating effectiveness validated
- Continuous monitoring in place
- Related controls (none) reviewed