PE-03.4 · Lockable Casings

Control Description

Use lockable physical casings to protect {{ insert: param, pe-03.04_odp }} from unauthorized physical access.

Impact Baselines
Security baselines where this control applies
Not in any baseline
Control Properties
SP800-53-enhancement
organization
Enhancement
Control Statement
The control requirements

Use lockable physical casings to protect {{ insert: param, pe-03.04_odp }} from unauthorized physical access.

Supplemental Guidance

The greatest risk from the use of portable devices—such as smart phones, tablets, and notebook computers—is theft. Organizations can employ lockable, physical casings to reduce or eliminate the risk of equipment theft. Such casings come in a variety of sizes, from units that protect a single notebook computer to full cabinets that can protect multiple servers, computers, and peripherals. Lockable physical casings can be used in conjunction with cable locks or lockdown plates to prevent the theft of the locked casing containing the computer equipment.