physical access control
nounverified·updated May 9, 2026
A mechanism, system, or barrier that prevents unauthorized physical access to an area or a facility.
MWENIST Cybersecurity Framework
Senses
NIST SP 800-171r3attested usage pack match
No definition is given in NIST SP 800-171r3. The term is attested in use at 3 citations in that document; a definition is pending curation.
Classifications
Entity Type
Control95%rule-basedr:entity.control.safeguard.v1
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Sensitivity
unclassified
Information Class
unclassified
Variants
- synonym
- entry control
- plural
- physical access controls
- possessive
- physical access control's
- pluralpossessive
- physical access controls'