Organization should implement physical access controls to the CDE
High
Cross-cloud
General
manual-pci-physical-access-controls
How to fix it
Implement physical access controls to restrict entry to the cardholder data environment. Use badge readers, biometrics, or locks. Maintain visitor logs and escort procedures.
How to verify
- Verify physical access control mechanisms exist
- Confirm visitor log procedures
- Verify access logs are reviewed periodically
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