Access Control System Validation Checklist

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System Overview & Configuration

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This section covers initial system setup, configuration reviews, and baseline settings verification.

System Software Version

System Manufacturer

System Architecture Description

Access Control Method

Date of Last System Configuration Change

Number of Access Points Controlled

Network Connectivity

Describe any custom configurations applied to the system.

User Management & Roles

2 of 8

Focuses on the creation, modification, and deletion of user accounts and their associated access roles within the logistics environment.

Default User Role Assignment Method

Maximum Number of Users per Role

Password Complexity Requirements Enforcement?

Last User Role Review Date

Justification for any deviations from Standard User Role Definitions

Which User Groups require Two-Factor Authentication?

User Account Lockout Policy?

Account Deactivation Process Followed?

Access Point Validation

3 of 8

Evaluates the physical access points (doors, gates, loading docks) and their integration with the access control system.

Verify physical location of Access Point: Door A

Access Point ID Number (e.g., engraved plate)

Access Point Type (e.g., Door, Gate, Loading Dock)

Access Control Method (e.g., Card Reader, Biometric, Keypad)

Number of Reader Heads Installed

Notes on Physical Security of Access Point (e.g., damage, obstructions)

Access Level Assigned (e.g., Employee, Visitor, Contractor)

Observed Access Point Operation Time (e.g., opening/closing sequence)

Credential Management

4 of 8

Covers card/fob issuance, PIN/biometric enrollment, and procedures for revocation/replacement of credentials.

Number of Active Credentials Issued

Credential Issuance Process Followed?

Describe any deviations from the credential issuance procedure.

Credential Types Supported?

Date of Last Credential Revocation Audit

Number of Revoked Credentials in Last Month

Describe the procedure for credential replacement (lost/damaged)

Credential Revocation Process Verified?

Audit Trail & Reporting

5 of 8

Verifies the system's ability to accurately record access events and generate reports for security review and compliance.

Audit Log Retention Period (Days)

Audit Log Storage Location

Date of Last Audit Trail Review

Summary of Findings from Last Audit Trail Review

Which Event Types are Logged?

Report Delivery Method

Number of Audit Logs Reviewed During Validation

Description of any discrepancies found during Audit Trail Validation (if any)

Time of last Audit Report Generated

Integration with Logistics Systems

6 of 8

Focuses on how the access control system interacts with other systems like warehouse management (WMS), transportation management (TMS), or security cameras.

Which Logistics Systems are integrated with the Access Control System?

Describe the data exchanged between the Access Control System and the integrated Logistics System(s).

What is the latency (in seconds) for data synchronization between the Access Control System and the integrated Logistics System(s)?

Is data encryption used during transmission between the Access Control System and the integrated Logistics System(s)?

Describe the process for handling discrepancies or errors encountered during data integration.

Upload integration configuration files (if available).

Does the Access Control System restrict access to Logistics Systems based on user roles and permissions?

Emergency & Override Procedures

7 of 8

Tests the functionality of emergency access procedures, override capabilities, and fail-safe mechanisms.

Verify emergency unlock procedure documentation exists and is readily available.

Record response time (seconds) for emergency unlock request.

Test manual override functionality (e.g., key override).

Describe any issues encountered during manual override testing.

Confirm emergency power backup system tested.

Record timestamp of emergency override activation test.

Document steps taken to revert system to normal operation after emergency override.

Were designated personnel properly trained on emergency override procedures?

Security & Vulnerability Assessment

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Identifies potential vulnerabilities and assesses the system's resilience against unauthorized access or manipulation.

Brute-Force Lockout Time (Seconds)

Encryption Protocol Used (e.g., AES, TLS)

Describe any observed vulnerabilities during penetration testing (if performed).

Which of the following potential vulnerabilities are mitigated by the current configuration? (Select all that apply)

Firewall configuration: Is access to the Access Control System server(s) restricted to authorized personnel/systems only?

Upload Penetration Testing Report (if applicable)

Date of last vulnerability scan.

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