physical access control system

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

PACS

NIST SP 1800-2, NIST SP 1800-2b, NIST SP 1800-2c, NIST SP 800-161r1, NIST SP 800-73-4

Definition(s):

An electronic system that controls the ability of people or vehicles to enter a protected area by means of authentication and authorization at access control points.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 from NIST SP 800-116 Rev. 1

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