What this requirement asks
Prohibit remote activation of collaborative computing devices and provide indication of devices in use to users present at the device.
This is a CMMC Level 2 requirement in the System & Communications Protection 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 (3)
- 3.13.12[a] — collaborative computing devices are identified
- 3.13.12[b] — collaborative computing devices provide indication to users of devices in use
- 3.13.12[c] — remote activation of collaborative computing devices is prohibited
What an assessor examines
Examine:
- System and communications protection policy
- procedures addressing collaborative computing
- access control policy and procedures
- system security plan
- system design documentation
- system audit logs and records
- system configuration settings and associated documentation
- other relevant documents or records
Interview:
- System or network administrators
- personnel with information security responsibilities
- system developer
- personnel with responsibilities for managing collaborative computing devices
Test:
- Mechanisms supporting or implementing management of remote activation of collaborative computing devices
- mechanisms providing an indication of use of collaborative computing devices
Evidence that defends it
Document and enforce
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.