cyberstrikeus PE-8(3) Limit Personally Identifiable Information Elements
Enhancement of: PE-8
High-Level Description
Family: Physical and Environmental Protection (PE) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Organizations may have requirements that specify the contents of visitor access records. Limiting personally identifiable information in visitor access records when such information is not needed for operational purposes helps reduce the level of privacy risk created by a system.
What to Check
- Verify PE-8(3) Limit Personally Identifiable Information Elements is documented in SSP
- Confirm control is operating effectively
- Review evidence of continuous monitoring for PE-8(3)
- 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(3) 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
Limit personally identifiable information contained in visitor access records to the following elements identified in the privacy risk assessment: [organization-defined].
Implementation Guidance
Organizations may have requirements that specify the contents of visitor access records. Limiting personally identifiable information in visitor access records when such information is not needed for operational purposes helps reduce the level of privacy risk created by a system.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| PE-8(3) Limit Personally Identifiable Information Elements not implemented | Medium | Physical and Environmental Protection |
| PE-8(3) 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(3)
- 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 (RA-3, SA-8) reviewed