Environmental IA Controls - Training

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:

32 CFR 117 and 32 CFR 2001 and 2003 as well as DOD Manual 5220.32 Volume 1

NIST Special Publication 800-53 (SP 800-53), 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 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.

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.