NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC 2.0
CMMC 2.0 physical protection
starts at the entrance
NIST SP 800-171 PE controls 3.10.1 through 3.10.5 mandate visitor escorts, audit logs, and badge management for every CUI area. LogBook360 closes these controls and generates your System Security Plan evidence automatically.
DoD contracts now require CMMC 2.0 certification
Non-certified contractors are already being disqualified from contract renewals effective 2025.
NIST SP 800-171 | Physical Protection
5/6 PASS
SSP evidence export ready
NIST PE family coverage
PE FamilyPhysical Protection
AC FamilyAccess Control
AU FamilyAudit
CMMC 2.0 levels
Which level applies to your contract?
110
Controls
Advanced
Full NIST SP 800-171 compliance. Protects CUI. Third-party C3PAO assessment required every 3 years.
Most common requirement for visitor management audit
SSP evidence map
NIST SP 800-171 controls LogBook360 closes
Each row maps a specific NIST requirement to the LogBook360 control that satisfies it. Export this table as part of your System Security Plan documentation.
1
3.10.1
PE
NIST requirement
Limit physical access to organizational systems
LogBook360 control
Visitor check-in with identity verification and RBAC-controlled system access
2
3.10.3
PE
NIST requirement
Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity in CUI areas
LogBook360 control
Mandatory escort field on every visitor record with host assignment and notification
3
3.10.4
PE
NIST requirement
Maintain audit logs of physical access
LogBook360 control
Immutable timestamped access log with actor IDs, exportable for SSP and POA&M
4
3.10.5
PE
NIST requirement
Control and manage physical access devices
LogBook360 control
Auto-expiring badges, device management dashboard, QR invalidation on exit
5
3.1.1
AC
NIST requirement
Limit information system access to authorized users
LogBook360 control
10-level RBAC prevents unauthorized access to visitor records and system settings
6
3.3.1
AU
NIST requirement
Create and retain system audit logs
LogBook360 control
Every action logged with timestamp, actor, and result. Logs retained per policy.
7
3.3.2
AU
NIST requirement
Ensure audit log integrity from unauthorized access
LogBook360 control
Tamper-evident log storage. Modifications are impossible without leaving a trace.
8
3.14.6
SI
NIST requirement
Monitor organizational systems to detect attacks
LogBook360 control
Stranger detection with real-time alerting and incident log generation
Enforcement reality
Non-compliance does not just cost a contract. It costs your freedom.
The DoJ Cyber Fraud Initiative was specifically created to prosecute defense contractors who misrepresent their cybersecurity posture. Physical protection gaps are a common evidence point.
Contract disqualification
Immediate
DoD contractors without CMMC 2.0 Level 2 are ineligible to bid on or hold contracts involving CUI. Effective for all new contracts from 2025.
Maximum exposure
100% of contract value lost
False Claims Act liability
Criminal
Contractors who certify CMMC compliance without meeting requirements face False Claims Act prosecution. Government investigators have already opened cases.
Maximum exposure
3x damages + USD 27,894 per false claim
Executive criminal liability
Personal
The DoJ Cyber Fraud Initiative specifically targets senior executives who knowingly approve false certifications. Personal fines and imprisonment apply.
Maximum exposure
Up to 10 years imprisonment
Debarment
Permanent
Willful non-compliance or breach can result in debarment from all federal contracting for a defined period. SAM.gov listing visible to all agencies.
Maximum exposure
Permanent exclusion from federal market
India + Global context
India
Indian defense contractors supplying DRDO, HAL, or allied US programs are increasingly required to demonstrate NIST 800-171 alignment under DTTI and iCET frameworks. DPDP Act 2023 imposes parallel data protection obligations up to INR 250 crore.
EU / NATO
NATO Industrial Security Directive and EU DORA require defense and critical infrastructure suppliers to demonstrate physical access controls equivalent to NIST PE family requirements. Non-compliant suppliers are removed from tender lists.
UK
UK MOD suppliers must comply with Cyber Essentials Plus, which overlaps significantly with CMMC Level 1. Physical access logs and visitor controls are included in on-site assessment. UK GDPR fines up to GBP 17.5M compound the risk.
Authorized assessors
C3PAOs and RPOs that assess CMMC compliance
CMMC 2.0 Level 2 assessments must be conducted by a DoD-authorized C3PAO. LogBook360 SSP evidence exports are accepted by every assessor listed.
Coalfire Federal
C3PAO
CMMC, FedRAMP, SOC, ISO
One of the first authorized C3PAOs. Strong government contractor track record.
Tevora
RPO
ISO 27001, CMMC, NIST 800-171, SOC 2
Deep federal experience. Strong implementation for defense and manufacturing.
RSI Security
C3PAO
CMMC, NIST 800-171, SOC, ISO
Defense Industrial Base specialist. Assessment and consulting.
Summit 7
C3PAO
CMMC readiness and implementation
Large-scale CMMC focus. Strongest DoD contractor pipeline of any firm.
A-LIGN
C3PAO
SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC, FedRAMP
High-volume audits. Efficient tech-enabled processes. Open to ecosystem tools.
Schellman
C3PAO
ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC, NIST
Multi-framework. Excellent for SaaS and defense companies seeking multi-cert.
Close your PE controls before the assessor arrives
LogBook360 generates SSP-ready evidence for every NIST SP 800-171 physical protection control. Our team maps your current gaps and shows you the exact documentation your C3PAO will accept.