Physical & Facility
Implementation and audit guidance for physical security and facility protection.
Guidance to Implement
Develop a detailed facility zoning plan and integrate it with digital access control systems for real-time monitoring.
Guidance to Audit
Zoning maps, access control configurations, and audit logs.
Key Performance Indicator
X% of access zones have real-time monitoring and clear zoning for security.
Guidance to Implement
Implement multi-factor physical access controls and update badge/biometric systems regularly.
Guidance to Audit
Access logs, biometric enrollment records, and CCTV policy documents.
Key Performance Indicator
X% of high-security areas use multi-factor access and updated systems.
Guidance to Implement
Implement a guest pre-registration system and verify guest identity upon arrival.
Guidance to Audit
Guest registration logs and sign-in records.
Key Performance Indicator
X% of guests must be pre-registered and verified on arrival.
Guidance to Implement
Define retention policies for guest logs per regulatory requirements and archive logs securely.
Guidance to Audit
Archived guest logs with documented retention policies.
Key Performance Indicator
Retain guest logs for X months
Guidance to Implement
Store guest logs in secure, access-controlled systems and encrypt digital records.
Guidance to Audit
Encryption records and access control audit logs.
Key Performance Indicator
X% of guest logs are encrypted and stored in secure systems.
Guidance to Implement
Issue clearly identifiable guest badges with visible expiration markers; disable upon exit.
Guidance to Audit
Badge issuance logs and sample guest badge images.
Key Performance Indicator
X% of guests receive identifiable badges that are disabled upon exit.
Guidance to Implement
Implement a guest escort policy and monitor compliance through regular security patrols.
Guidance to Audit
Verify logs and incident reports.
Key Performance Indicator
X% of guests are escorted through secure areas from entry to exit.
Guidance to Implement
Install secure lockers or safes in designated areas and restrict access via authentication.
Guidance to Audit
Locker access logs and maintenance records.
Key Performance Indicator
X% of sensitive physical assets are stored securely with proper authentication.
Guidance to Implement
Mandate enterprise-grade encryption for all IT devices and perform periodic audits to verify compliance.
Guidance to Audit
IT Department compliance checklist approved by security team
Key Performance Indicator
X% of IT devices are encrypted and meet enterprise-grade security standards.
Guidance to Implement
Deploy physical privacy screens in areas where sensitive information is displayed; include usage guidelines.
Guidance to Audit
Installation records and employee training feedback.
Key Performance Indicator
X% of areas with sensitive information are equipped with privacy screens.
Guidance to Implement
Implement a secure print release system that requires a PIN for remote printing and log each transaction.
Guidance to Audit
Print release logs and configuration reports.
Key Performance Indicator
X% of remote print jobs require PIN authorization and are logged.
Guidance to Implement
Schedule routine maintenance for shredding equipment and log all document destruction activities.
Guidance to Audit
Maintenance logs and shredder usage records.
Key Performance Indicator
X% of sensitive documents are destroyed with shredder maintenance tracked.
Guidance to Implement
Install CCTV cameras in critical zones; ensure regular maintenance; and review footage retention policies.
Guidance to Audit
CCTV maintenance logs and footage retention policy documents.
Key Performance Indicator
X% of sensitive areas are covered by CCTV with up-to-date footage retention.
Guidance to Implement
Establish a dedicated monitoring center for real-time alarm response and integrate with incident management systems.
Guidance to Audit
Alarm log reports and monitoring center records.
Key Performance Indicator
X% of alarm-generated events are monitored in real-time by dedicated staff.
Guidance to Implement
Implement secure log retention systems that meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
Guidance to Audit
Log retention policies and sample exported logs.
Key Performance Indicator
Retain surveillance logs for X weeks