What this requirement asks
Protect wireless access using authentication and encryption.
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 (2)
- 3.1.17[a] — wireless access to the system is protected using authentication
- 3.1.17[b] — wireless access to the system is protected using encryption
What an assessor examines
Examine:
- Access control policy
- system design documentation
- procedures addressing wireless implementation and usage (including restrictions)
- system security plan
- system configuration settings and associated documentation
- system audit logs and records
- other relevant documents or records
Interview:
- System or network administrators
- personnel with information security responsibilities
- system developers
Test:
- Mechanisms implementing wireless access protections to the system
Evidence that defends it
Show WPA2/3 enterprise settings; validate with scan/checklist
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.