NIST Special Publication 800-171 Revision 2
Date Published: January 28th, 2021
Withdrawn on May 14, 2024. Superseded by SP 800-171 Rev. 3
Author(s): Ron Ross (NIST), Victoria Pillitteri (NIST), Kelley Dempsey (NIST), Mark Riddle (NARA), Gary Guissanie (IDA)
Note: A Class Deviation is in effect as of May 2, 2024 (DEVIATION 2024O0013). The deviation clause requires contractors, who are subject to 252.204-7012, to comply with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 Revision 2, instead of the version of NIST SP 800-171 in effect at the time the solicitation is issued or as authorized by the contracting officer. Click Here
AC-3.1.16 Authorize wireless access prior to allowing such connections.
Control Family: Access Control
Control Type: Derived
SPRS Value: 5
SPRS Supplemental Guidance:
Do not subtract points if wireless access not permitted
CMMC Level(s):
AC.L2-3.1.14
Top Ten Failed Requirement:
No
Referenced in:
DFARS 252.204-7012
Derived From: NIST SP 800-53r4
AC-18
NIST Supplemental Guidance:
[SP 800-97]
Discussion:
Establishing usage restrictions and configuration/connection requirements for wireless access to the system provides criteria for organizations to support wireless access authorization decisions. Such restrictions and requirements reduce the susceptibility to unauthorized access to the system through wireless technologies. Wireless networks use authentication protocols which provide credential protection and mutual authentication. [SP 800-97] provide guidance on secure wireless networks.
Upon assessment, assessors must determine if-
3.1.16[a] wireless access points are identified.
3.1.16[b] wireless access is authorized prior to allowing such connections.
Assessors are instructed to-
Examine: [SELECT FROM: Access control policy; configuration management plan; procedures addressing wireless access implementation and usage (including restrictions); system security plan; system design documentation; system configuration settings and associated documentation; wireless access authorizations; system audit logs and records; other relevant documents or records].
Interview: [SELECT FROM: Personnel with responsibilities for managing wireless access connections; personnel with information security responsibilities].
Test: [SELECT FROM: Wireless access management capability for the system].
Potential Solutions Based on Staffing
1-10 FTE |
10-49 FTE |
50-249 FTE |
250-999 FTE |
1000+ FTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WatchGuard Firebox UTM | WatchGuard Firebox UTM | WatchGuard Firebox UTM | Multiple Options | Multiple Options |
| Netwrix Auditor | Netwrix Auditor | Netwrix Auditor | Netwrix Auditor | Netwrix Auditor |
| Microsoft Intune | Microsoft Intune | Microsoft Intune | Microsoft Intune | Microsoft Intune |
| DISA STIGs | DISA STIGs | Tripwire Enterprise | Tripwire Enterprise | Tripwire Enterprise |
| CIS Benchmarks | CIS Benchmarks | DISA STIGs | DISA STIGs | DISA STIGs |
| CIS SecureSuite | CIS SecureSuite | CIS Benchmarks | CIS Benchmarks | CIS Benchmarks |
| CIS SecureSuite | CIS SecureSuite | CIS SecureSuite |