PS.L2-3.9.1—Screen Individuals
Level 2
800-171: 3.9.1
>Control Description
Screen individuals prior to authorizing access to organizational systems containing CUI.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What is your personnel screening policy for individuals with access to CUI?
- •What screening methods and checks do you require?
- •How do you determine appropriate screening levels for different positions?
- •What is your process for reviewing and approving screening results?
- •How often do you re-screen personnel?
- •Who is responsible for managing the personnel screening program?
Technical Implementation:
- •What background check services or platforms do you use?
- •What systems track personnel screening status?
- •What tools verify completion of required screening?
- •What databases track screening results and clearance levels?
- •What automated alerts notify when screenings are due?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What personnel security policies and procedures can you provide?
- •What background check reports or clearance records can you show (sanitized)?
- •What termination checklists demonstrate proper off-boarding?
- •What access revocation documentation shows timely access removal?
- •What personnel screening documentation can you provide?
- •What evidence shows personnel actions are properly executed?
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