Personnel Security (PS)

Check people before they get access, and close access when they leave. 2 requirements, 3.9.1 to 3.9.2, 1 of them worth 5 points.

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Facts last checked: .

“Usually applies to” lists what a typical moving company has in scope for each requirement; your own scope decides. See what's in scope.

“May wait on a POA&M” applies only if your overall score is at least 88 of 110, and the gap must then be closed within 180 days. See how Level 2 works.

3.9.1 Screen people before access

Screen people, for example with a background check, before giving them access to systems with DoD shipment information.

Usually applies to: Everyone you give access to systems with DoD shipment information, including seasonal and temporary staff.

3 points if not met Cannot wait on a POA&M

Official wording: “Screen individuals prior to authorizing access to organizational systems containing CUI.”

3.9.2 Close access when people leave

When someone leaves or changes jobs, their access ends or changes right away: accounts disabled, keys and badges returned, company phone wiped.

Usually applies to: Every account, key, badge, door code and company phone, and company apps and data on personal phones, when someone leaves or changes jobs, including at the end of the season.

5 points if not met Cannot wait on a POA&M

Official wording: “Ensure that organizational systems containing CUI are protected during and after personnel actions such as terminations and transfers.”

Sources: official wording, NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2; points, 32 CFR 170.24; plans of action, 32 CFR 170.21. The plain-English explanations are ours.