Check: EC-02.02.01
Traditional Security Checklist:
EC-02.02.01
(in versions v2 r5 through v1 r3)
Title
Environmental IA Controls - Emergency Lighting and Exits - Properly Installed (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Lack of automatic emergency lighting and exits can cause injury and/or death to employees and emergency responders. Lack of automatic emergency lighting can also cause a disruption in service. REFERENCES: DoD 5220.22-M (NISPOM), Incorporating Change 2, 18 May 2016 Chapter 5, Section 1, paragraph 5-104 NIST Special Publication 800-53 (SP 800-53), Rev 4, Controls: PE-12 and PE-12(1) NIST SP 800-12, An Introduction to Computer Security: The NIST Handbook NIST SP 800-100 Information Security Handbook: A Guide for Managers
Check Content
Check that emergency lighting and exits are located in IT areas. NOTES: This requirement should not be applied to a tactical environment, unless it is a fixed computer facility supporting missions in a Theater of Operations. The standards to be considered for applicability in a tactical environment are: 1) The facility containing the computer room has been in operation over one year. 2) The facility is "fixed facility" - a hard building made from normal construction materials - wood, steel, brick, stone, mortar, etc.
Fix Text
Emergency lighting and exit signage must be installed in areas containing information systems.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-245745r822812_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-245745
Group Title: EC-02.02.01
Expert Comments
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