| name | Alternate Work Site (03.10.06)_alternate-work-site |
| description | Determine alternate work sites allowed for use by employees. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 3.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-171","rev3","alternate work site (03-10-06)","family-03.10","cui-protection","cmmc"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
Alternate Work Site (03.10.06) Alternate Work Site
High-Level Description
Family: Physical Protection
Framework: NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3
Applicability: Systems processing, storing, or transmitting CUI
Determine alternate work sites allowed for use by employees.
Employ the following security requirements at alternate work sites: [organization-defined].
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review System Security Plan
Examine the SSP for Alternate Work Site (03.10.06) implementation description and responsible parties.
Step 2: Assess Implementation
# Verify security controls protecting CUI
# Check access controls, encryption, monitoring as applicable
# For Linux systems:
ls -la /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
grep -r "CUI\|controlled" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
# For cloud:
# Use cloud-audit-mcp tools to assess posture
Step 3: CMMC Assessment Validation
Verify this requirement passes CMMC Level 2 assessment methodology per SP 800-171A Rev 3.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Assess cloud CUI environment | cloud_audit_* tools |
| Manual Review | SSP and POA&M review | Documentation analysis |
Remediation Guide
Requirement Statement
Determine alternate work sites allowed for use by employees.
Employ the following security requirements at alternate work sites: [organization-defined].
Supplemental Guidance
Alternate work sites include the private residences of employees or other facilities designated by the organization. Alternate work sites can provide readily available alternate locations during contingency operations. Organizations can define different security requirements for specific alternate work sites or types of sites, depending on the work-related activities conducted at the sites. Assessing the effectiveness of the requirements and providing a means to communicate incidents at alternate work sites supports the contingency planning activities of organizations.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| Alternate Work Site (03.10.06) Alternate Work Site not implemented | Medium | CUI Protection - Physical Protection |
| Alternate Work Site (03.10.06) partially implemented (POA&M) | Low | CMMC certification risk |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|
| N/A | No direct CWE mapping |
References
Checklist