DS12.2:

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DS 12.2 Physical Security Measures

Control Objective:
Define and implement physical security measures in line with business requirements. Measures should include, but are not limited to, the layout of the security perimeter, security zones, location of critical equipment, and shipping and receiving areas. In particular, keep a low profile about the presence of critical IT operations. Responsibilities for monitoring and procedures for reporting and resolving physical security incidents need to be established.

Applicability:

Sarbanes-Oxley
HIPAA
GLBA
PCI
FISMA
NIST SP 800-66
Ditscap
Control Exception
User Defined


Risk Association Control Activities:

1. Risk: Third party service providers may not meet business, compliance and regulatory needs of the business inducing risk.
a. SOX.1.5 A designated individual is responsible for regular monitoring and reporting on the achievement of the third-party service-level performance criteria.


2. Risk: Security and business continuity risks are introduced by technical designs incompatible with enterprise standards.
a. SOX.1.15 The organizations SDLC policies and procedures consider the development and acquisition of new systems and major changes to existing systems.


3. Risk: Power failure will result in uncontrolled shutdown of business applications.
a. SOX.2.5.1 UPS and generators are periodically tested.


4. Risk: Critical Business Systems may be compromised as the result of catastrophic events resulting in the loss of critical data and applications systems.
a. SOX.2.5.5 Equipment is protected by environmental controls including fire prevention or detection systems, air conditioning, humidity controls, alternative power supplies, etc.


5. Risk: Security incidents and incompliance with information security procedures may go overlooked and not addressed.
a. SOX.3.1.1 Management should monitor security incidents and the extent of compliance with information security procedures.


Process Narrative
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Process Illustration
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Control Commentary
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Control Exception Commentary
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Evidence Archive Location
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Control Status and Auditors Commentary
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Remediation Plan
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Supplemental Information:
ISO 7.1 Secure areas
ISO 7.2 Equipment security
ISO 7.3 General controls
ISO 8.5 Network management
ISO 8.6 Media handling and security
ISO 4.1 Information security infrastructure
ISO 4.2 Security of third-party access
ISO 6.1 Security in job definition and resourcing
ISO 8.1 Operational procedures and responsibilities
ISO 9.3 User responsibilities