Title

Environmental IA Controls - Training (Cat III impact)

Discussion

If employees have not received training on the environmental controls they will not be able to respond to a fluctuation of environmental conditions, which could damage equipment and ultimately disrupt operations. 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: AT-3(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 training records to ensure that all required personnel have received their initial and periodic (minimum annually) environmental control training (specifically humidity/temperature). Ask personnel how they respond to an environmental alarm. 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 applied for applicability in a tactical environment are: 1) The facility containing the computer room has been in operation for more than one year. 2) The facility is "fixed facility" - a hard building made from normal construction materials - wood, steel, brick, stone, mortar, etc.

Fix Text

1. All required personnel involved with Information Technology (IT) area/computer rooms must receive initial and periodic (minimum annually) environmental control training (specifically regarding humidity/temperature controls). 2. Training records must be updated to reflect this special training.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-245749r822816_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-245749

Group Title: EC-04.03.01

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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