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3.2.2
AT.L2-3.2.2 · Level 2

Ensure that organizational personnel are adequately trained to carry out their assigned information…

NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 · §3.2.2

Ensure that organizational personnel are adequately trained to carry out their assigned information security-related duties and responsibilities.

Assessment objectives

From NIST SP 800-171A · 3 objectives must be met to satisfy this control
3.2.2[a] information security-related duties, roles, and responsibilities are defined.
Examine
[SELECT FROM: Security awareness and training policy; procedures addressing security training implementation; codes of federal regulations; security training curriculum; security training materials; security plan; training records; other relevant documents or records].
Interview
[SELECT FROM: Personnel with responsibilities for role-based security training; personnel with assigned system security roles and responsibilities].
Test
[SELECT FROM: Mechanisms managing role-based security training].
3.2.2[b] information security-related duties, roles, and responsibilities are assigned to designated personnel.
Examine
[SELECT FROM: Security awareness and training policy; procedures addressing security training implementation; codes of federal regulations; security training curriculum; security training materials; security plan; training records; other relevant documents or records].
Interview
[SELECT FROM: Personnel with responsibilities for role-based security training; personnel with assigned system security roles and responsibilities].
Test
[SELECT FROM: Mechanisms managing role-based security training].
3.2.2[c] personnel are adequately trained to carry out their assigned information security-related duties, roles, and responsibilities.
Examine
[SELECT FROM: Security awareness and training policy; procedures addressing security training implementation; codes of federal regulations; security training curriculum; security training materials; security plan; training records; other relevant documents or records].
Interview
[SELECT FROM: Personnel with responsibilities for role-based security training; personnel with assigned system security roles and responsibilities].
Test
[SELECT FROM: Mechanisms managing role-based security training].

What we look for in practice

The following are placeholder notes that should be refined based on practice experience.

What assessors look for in practice. Documented evidence that this control is implemented across all CUI-handling systems within scope. Specific artifacts vary, but expect requests for written procedures, system configurations, and operational records demonstrating the control is active.

Common failure patterns. Typical issues include incomplete documentation, inconsistent implementation across systems, and missing periodic review records. Refine this section as your practice accumulates direct assessment experience.

Strong evidence looks like. Formal policy referencing this control, technical configurations demonstrating enforcement, periodic review logs with sign-off, and procedures for handling exceptions.

Scoring and POA&M context. 5-point control under the DoD Assessment Methodology. Highest scoring impact — treat as a foundational requirement. Not POA&M-eligible — must be implemented at assessment time.