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1.7 Physical Security Standard

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1.7 Physical Security Standard 2024-03-25T12:16:44+00:00

1.7 Physical Security Standard

 

1.7.1. Overview

See purpose.

 

1.7.2. Purpose

The purpose for this standard is to establish the minimum requirements for controlling physical access to all servers, network equipment, and workstations (including laptops and mobile devices) belonging to users with elevated system privileges.

 

1.7.3. Scope

All employees, contractors, consultants, temporary and other workers at Highline College and its subsidiaries must adhere to this standard. This standard applies to server equipment that is owned, operated, or leased by Highline College or registered under a Highline College-owned internal network domain.

 

1.7.4. Standard

1.7.4.1 Server Rooms

See 1.10 Datacenter Security Standard

 

1.7.5. Compliance

1.7.5.1 Compliance Measurement

ITS will verify compliance to this standard through various methods, including but not limited to, periodic walk-thrus, video monitoring, business tool reports, internal and external audits, and feedback to the standard owner.

1.7.5.2 Exceptions

Any exception to the standard must be approved by ITS in advance.

1.7.5.3 Non-Compliance

An employee found to have violated this standard may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

 

1.7.6. Related Standards, Policies, and Processes

1.1 Clean Desk Guidelines

1.10 Datacenter Security Standard

 

1.7.7. Revision History

Date By Summary