What this requirement asks
Authorize remote execution of privileged commands and remote access to security-relevant information.
This is a CMMC Level 2 requirement in the Access Control family, drawn from NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2. An assessor evaluates it objective by objective — every objective below must be supported by evidence, not just described in a policy.
Assessment objectives (4)
- 3.1.15[a] — privileged commands authorized for remote execution are identified
- 3.1.15[b] — security-relevant information authorized to be accessed remotely is identified
- 3.1.15[c] — the execution of the identified privileged commands via remote access is authorized
- 3.1.15[d] — access to the identified security-relevant information via remote access is authorized
What an assessor examines
Examine:
- Access control policy
- procedures addressing remote access to the system
- system configuration settings and associated documentation
- system security plan
- system audit logs and records
- other relevant documents or records
Interview:
- System or network administrators
- personnel with information security responsibilities
Test:
- Mechanisms implementing remote access management
Evidence that defends it
Show admin access path and approvals; logs of privileged remote actions
Check your readiness
Score this requirement against your own environment with the Level 2 self-assessment checklist, or estimate your SPRS score with the free CMMC compliance tool. Self-reported answers are planning signals only — they do not establish a verified or assessor-accepted result.