Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) - Marine Corps ...

NAVSO P-5239-04SEPTEMBER 19953.6 Physical SecurityPhysical Security is the protection and preservation of informational, physical, andhuman assets through the reduction of exposure to various threats that can produce adisruption or denial of IS services or unauthorized disclosure. These measures includeprotections against loss or damage from:· Intruders· Vandals· Environmental hazards (fire, flood/water, extreme temperature, etc.)· Accidents.Measures implemented depend on the site-specific environment and the classification level ofthe data being handled by the IS.ResponsibilityThe total protection of the IS requires the ISSM to performsecurity activities across the wide range of security areas.Reducing the threats to an IS requires physical protection of theassets. The ISSM coordinates physical access, facility access,and environmental controls. This section describes the ISSM’sroles and responsibilities in the physical protection of IS assets.The ISSM may delegate these responsibilities to the ISSO orNSO, as appropriate, depending on the Command structure.ImplementationFacility AccessThe ISSM ensures that ISSOs and NSOs coordinate with thephysical security department to ensure the necessary physicalsafeguards are in place to protect the IS, such as:· Locks, bars, and other physical safeguards (to include theroutine changing of locks and combinations inaccordance with Command policies and securityoperating procedures)· Guard areas and security checkpoints· Clearly marked security areas (with posters, signs, andwarning markers)· Intrusion detection systems (including motion sensorsand video cameras)· Alarms, signals, and reports.28