PES-07.2 ยท Emergency Shutoff

Control Description

Facility security mechanisms exist to shut off power in emergency situations by: (1) Placing emergency shutoff switches or devices in close proximity to systems or system components to facilitate safe and easy access for personnel; and (2) Protecting emergency power shutoff capability from unauthorized activation.

Control Question
Assessment question for control validation

Does the organization shut off power in emergency situations by: (1) Placing emergency shutoff switches or devices in close proximity to systems or system components to facilitate safe and easy access for personnel; and (2) Protecting emergency power shutoff capability from unauthorized activation?

Control Weighting
8
Validation Cadence
Annual
NIST CSF Function
Protect
Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Tiers
Applicable SCRM tier levels for this control
Tier 2 - Operational
Core Control Designations
Special designations and baseline inclusions
MAD: PES-07.2