pe-2-2-two-forms-of-identification

name	PE-2(2)_two-forms-of-identification
description	Require two forms of identification from the following forms of identification for visitor access to the facility where the system resides: [organizat
category	configuration
version	5.2.0
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["nist","sp800-53","rev5","pe-2-2","pe","enhancement"]
tech_stack	["any"]
cwe_ids	[]
chains_with	["IA-2","IA-4","IA-5"]
prerequisites	["PE-2"]
severity_boost	{"IA-2":"Chain with IA-2 for comprehensive security coverage","IA-4":"Chain with IA-4 for comprehensive security coverage","IA-5":"Chain with IA-5 for comprehensive security coverage"}

PE-2(2) Two Forms of Identification

Enhancement of: PE-2

High-Level Description

Family: Physical and Environmental Protection (PE) Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5

Acceptable forms of identification include passports, REAL ID-compliant drivers’ licenses, and Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards. For gaining access to facilities using automated mechanisms, organizations may use PIV cards, key cards, PINs, and biometrics.

What to Check

• Verify PE-2(2) Two Forms of Identification is documented in SSP
• Confirm control is operating effectively
• Review evidence of continuous monitoring for PE-2(2)
• Verify enhancement builds upon base control PE-2

How to Test

Step 1: Review Documentation

Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for PE-2(2) 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

Require two forms of identification from the following forms of identification for visitor access to the facility where the system resides: [organization-defined].

Implementation Guidance

Acceptable forms of identification include passports, REAL ID-compliant drivers’ licenses, and Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards. For gaining access to facilities using automated mechanisms, organizations may use PIV cards, key cards, PINs, and biometrics.

Risk Assessment

Finding	Severity	Impact