APPENDIX A (NORMATIVE)
PHYSICAL CONTROLS, continued
Minimal (All Mandatory)
Working in secure areas
Public access,
delivery and loading areas
• Access to delivery and loading area from outside
of zone restricted to authorised & identified
personnel
Control Class
• External doors to delivery/loading area secured
when any internal door is open
• Incoming material is registered and inspected for
potential threats
Equipment siting and protection
• Guidelines for eating, drinking and smoking in
proximity to information processing facilities
should be established
• Lightening/spike protection should be applied
to all buildings to all incoming power and
communications lines
Supporting utilities
Cabling security
• Power and telecommunications lines into
information processing facilities should be
underground or subject to adequate alternative
protection
• Network cabling should be protected from
unauthorised interception or damage
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