Physical Security for IT
Providing practical, easy-to-understand and readily usable advice, this practical book shows organizations how to design and implement physical security plans for IT, network, and telecommunications assets.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Physical Security for IT
Appendix C: Action Step Checklists
Overview
There are several steps that organizations can take to help improve the physical security of IT assets. Recommended steps are included at the end of each chapter. The action steps listed in this appendix are in the same order as they appear in the chapters of the book. The step numbers also match the step numbers as they are presented in the chapters; step number 1.01, for example, is from Chapter 1.
Action Steps for Evaluating Security Threats
| Step Number | Action Step |
|---|---|
| 1.01 | Establish a working group to evaluate how the organization is addressing the physical security of IT assets. |
| 1.02 | Select members of the working group from IT, human resources, legal, and other departments. |
| 1.03 | Designate two co-chairs for the working group. |
| 1.04 | Convene the working group to discuss how they can best organize themselves to address physical security of IT assets. |
| 1.05 | The working group should set a timeline for activities based on the action steps contained in subsequent chapters of this book. |
| 1.06 | The working group should create subgroups to examine the practices included in this chapter to determine their applicability to your organization. |
| 1.07 | Once the subgroups have determined applicability of practices in this chapter, plans should be formulated for implementation or, when necessary, further study should be conducted as stated in the practices. |
| 1.08 | Timelines should be established for the studies and adequate time should be allowed for the studies to be conducted. Upon completion, the study groups should report back to the main... |
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