physical access

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

The ability of people to physically gain access to a computer system or facility.

Framework senses

6 senses across 6 frameworks

NIST Cybersecurity Framework1 senseview framework →

§1: The ability of people to physically gain access to a computer system or facility.

NERC CIP-010-2 (Config Change Management & Vulnerability) v21 senseview framework →

§1: The ability of people to physically gain access to a computer system or facility.

NERC CIP-006-6 (Physical Security of BES Cyber Systems) v61 senseview framework →

§1: The ability of people to physically gain access to a computer system or facility.

NERC CIP-003-6 (Security Management Controls) v61 senseview framework →

§1: The ability of people to physically gain access to a computer system or facility.

NIST SP 800-171r31 senseview framework →

§1 · attested_usage_pack_match: No definition is given in NIST SP 800-171r3. The term is attested in use at 22 citations in that document; a definition is pending curation.
Increment 2: attested in 800-171r3 without a glossary definition.

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: The ability of people to physically gain access to a computer system or facility.
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