Physical and Environmental Security:

Physical and Environmental Security

ISO 17799 defines Physical and Environmental Security objectives to prevent unauthorized access, damage and interference to business premises and information; prevent loss, damage or compromise of assets and interruption to business activities; and prevent compromise or theft of information and information processing facilities. This section provides templates for Information Security standards that are required to comply with ISO Physical and Environmental Security objectives and support the objectives established in the Asset Protection Policy.

1. Sample ISO Physical Access Standard

The Physical Access Standard is required to comply with ISO Physical and Environmental Security objectives and builds on the objectives established in the Asset Protection Policy by providing specific requirements for physical access to information assets.