DS12.1:
DS 12.1 Site Selection and Layout
Control Objective:
Define and select the physical sites for IT equipment to support the technology strategy linked to the business strategy. The selection and design of the layout of a site should take into account the risk associated with natural and man-made disasters, while considering relevant laws and regulations, such as occupational health and safety regulations.
Applicability:
- Sarbanes-Oxley
- HIPAA
- GLBA
- PCI
- FISMA
- NIST SP 800-66
- Ditscap
- Control Exception
- User Defined
Risk Association Control Activities:
- 1. Risk: Computer equipment may be compromised by accidental damage.
- a. SOX.2.6.1: Physical storage of computer equipment should be appropriately protected to prevent the risk of accidental damage (e.g., fire, flood, smoke, water, dust, vibration, chemicals, and radiation).
- 1. Risk: Computer equipment may be compromised by accidental damage.
- 2. Risk: Operational failures may not be identified and resolved in an appropriate, timely manger
- a. SOX.2.4.1: There should be appropriate procedures to ensure that operational failures (e.g., disk drive problems, program amends, and other emergencies) are identified, resolved in a timely manner, and, where appropriate, approved retrospectively.
- 2. Risk: Operational failures may not be identified and resolved in an appropriate, timely manger
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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