Physical Security Policy for Server Rooms

• Table of Contents

  • EDC Inc Physical Security Policy for Server Rooms
  • 1.0 Purpose
  • 2.0 Scope
  • 3.0 Policy
  • 3.1 Access Control
  • 3.2 Physical Security Measures
  • 3.3 Server Maintenance and Patching
  • 3.4 Incident Management
  • 4.0 Enforcement
  • 5.0 Review and Updates
  • 6.0 Contact
  • Summary

EDC Inc Physical Security Policy for Server Rooms

This policy outlines the physical security measures that EDC Inc has implemented to protect its server rooms. The policy is designed to safeguard our critical IT infrastructure from physical threats and unauthorized access.

1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the physical security of server rooms at EDC Inc. This includes measures to prevent unauthorized access, damage, and interference with our server rooms.

2.0 Scope

This policy applies to all EDC Inc employees, contractors, and third-party service providers who have access to server rooms. It covers all server rooms and associated infrastructure owned, leased, or managed by EDC Inc.

3.0 Policy

3.1 Access Control

Access to server rooms is strictly controlled and monitored by the Corporate Physical Security and IT Security Operations departments. Access is granted based on the principle of least privilege, with only necessary access granted to individuals based on their job responsibilities.

• All requests for access must be submitted to the IT Director of Corporate Physical Security.
• Access is granted through user and service accounts in Active Directory.
• Access logs are maintained and regularly reviewed by IT Security Operations.

3.2 Physical Security Measures

EDC Inc has implemented a range of physical security measures to protect server rooms. These include:

• Secure doors and locks
• Surveillance cameras
• Fire suppression systems
• Environmental controls

3.3 Server Maintenance and Patching

Regular server maintenance and patching is crucial for the security and performance of our IT infrastructure. This is managed by the IT Server Operations department.

• All servers must be patched every 30 days, unless an “IT Exception” is approved by IT Security.
• Any changes to servers must be approved by the Change Audit Board (CAB).
• Server inventory is managed through the CMDB tool.

3.4 Incident Management

The IT-SOC department is responsible for managing any incidents related to server room security. This includes responding to security breaches, system failures, and other emergencies.

4.0 Enforcement

Any employee found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Contractors and third-party service providers who violate this policy may have their contracts terminated.

5.0 Review and Updates

This policy will be reviewed annually by the IT Audit and Compliance department. Any updates or changes will be approved by the IT Director of IT Security Operations and communicated to all relevant parties.

6.0 Contact

For any questions or clarifications regarding this policy, please contact the IT Director of Corporate Physical Security or the IT Director of IT Security Operations.

Summary

EDC Inc is committed to maintaining the highest level of physical security for our server rooms. This policy outlines the measures we have implemented to protect our IT infrastructure from physical threats and unauthorized access. It is the responsibility of all employees, contractors, and third-party service providers to adhere to this policy and report any potential security concerns to the appropriate department.