| name | PE-16_delivery-and-removal |
| description | Authorize and control [organization-defined] entering and exiting the facility; |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","pe-16","pe"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["CM-3","CM-8","MA-2","MA-3","MP-5","PE-20","SR-2","SR-3","SR-4","SR-6"] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {"CM-3":"Chain with CM-3 for comprehensive security coverage","CM-8":"Chain with CM-8 for comprehensive security coverage","MA-2":"Chain with MA-2 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
PE-16 Delivery and Removal
High-Level Description
Family: Physical and Environmental Protection (PE)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Enforcing authorizations for entry and exit of system components may require restricting access to delivery areas and isolating the areas from the system and media libraries.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for PE-16 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
Authorize and control [organization-defined] entering and exiting the facility; and
Maintain records of the system components.
Implementation Guidance
Enforcing authorizations for entry and exit of system components may require restricting access to delivery areas and isolating the areas from the system and media libraries.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| PE-16 Delivery and Removal not implemented | Medium | Physical and Environmental Protection |
| PE-16 partially implemented | Low | Incomplete Physical and Environmental Protection |