007 First Light: CCTV Access Card, Where to Find It?

Alexandre Jollier August 1, 2026 at 10:24 AM

In brief

The CCTV access card exists in two copies in 007 First Light. The first one is located in an office adjacent to the security room — wait for the agent to place it on the table before discreetly taking him down. The second is hidden in the cafeteria, accessible via the Laser Strap and the recreation room, where you'll need to subdue a guard at the right moment.

In 007 First Light, the CCTV room literally blocks your progress at a certain point in the mission. Without the access card that goes with it, there's no way forward. Good news: the game hides two copies of it in the level, in two different locations. Bad news: you'll need to play with your eyes open and a discreet trigger finger, because neither one is simply sitting on a table waiting for you. You only need one of the two cards, so if the first approach seems too risky, the second remains a viable alternative.

Location of Access Card #1

The first card is located in an adjacent office, to the left of the security room. Once inside, take the time to listen: two security agents are talking, and one of them mentions that he's carrying the CCTV room access card on him. A small detail that matters - this info is given through audio, not on screen - so stay under cover and let the scene play out before acting.

Patience. You need to wait for the agent in question to head to the glass office located at the back of the room. It's precisely when he sets the card down on the table that you need to strike. Take him out quietly - a silent takedown does the job perfectly - and grab the card from his body or from the table depending on the timing of your intervention.

Location of Access Card #2

If the first option doesn't appeal to you, or if you've been spotted, head to the cafeteria for the second card. To get there, go through the locked door to the north of the security office. This door requires the Laser Strap gadget to unlock - make sure you've unlocked it before heading in this direction. Once the door is open, move carefully down the corridor that follows.

You'll come out into a fairly spacious recreation room, with a pool table at its center. This isn't just a cosmetic detail: three security agents are actively patrolling this area, and the table serves as welcome cover. Take your time, and observe the patrol patterns before exposing yourself.

To continue toward the cafeteria, go through the double doors to the north of this recreation room. Here again, agents are talking to each other - listen carefully to their conversation, it will give you a window to act without being spotted.

Stay hidden until one of the guards approaches the door on your left. As soon as he's within reach, execute a melee takedown to neutralize him cleanly.

Note

Don't dawdle or you risk seeing him flee onto the balcony, which would complicate your mission.

Once the guard is neutralized, the CCTV room access card is yours. All that's left is to reach the CCTV room's locked door to finally unlock it and continue your infiltration mission.

When facing this type of progression puzzle, do you prefer?

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is the first CCTV card located?

In the office adjacent (to the left) of the security room. Listen to the two agents talking, then wait for the one carrying the card to head to the glass office at the back and place it on the table.

How do I access the cafeteria for the second card?

Exit the security office through the door locked to the north with the Laser Strap. Cross the recreation room (watch out for the three agents) using cover, then take the north double doors to the cafeteria.

What happens if I linger in the cafeteria?

The guard flees to the balcony and complicates your mission. Be quick: once the moment is right, immediately execute your melee takedown to neutralize him without delay.

Do you really need the CCTV access card to move forward?

Yes, it's essential at a certain point in the progression. You only need to obtain one, so choose whichever approach suits you best between these two options.

Key takeaways

Two CCTV cards exist, but you only need one to progress.
The first card is obtained through patient observation: wait for the agent to set it down before acting.
For the second, the Laser Strap is essential to unlock the north door of the security office.
In the cafeteria, a melee takedown is enough — don't linger or the guard will flee to the balcony.
A stealth approach is strongly recommended in both cases to avoid complications.