Does your organization have physical security controls and policies in place?

This question is asking whether your organization has implemented physical security measures and documented policies to protect physical assets, facilities, and data from unauthorized access, theft, damage, or other physical threats. Physical security controls refer to tangible measures like access control systems (key cards, biometric scanners), security cameras, guards, locks, mantrap doors, visitor management systems, and physical barriers that restrict access to sensitive areas where data or systems are housed. Physical security policies are the documented rules and procedures that govern how these controls are implemented, maintained, and enforced. These typically include visitor policies, access authorization procedures, physical access reviews, and incident response plans for physical security breaches. This question is asked in security assessments because physical security is a fundamental layer of defense. Even with robust digital security measures, an organization remains vulnerable if unauthorized individuals can physically access servers, network equipment, or workstations. Physical breaches can lead to data theft, hardware tampering, installation of malicious devices, or system sabotage. To best answer this question: 1. Describe your physical security controls comprehensively 2. Reference formal documented policies that govern these controls 3. Mention any compliance standards you follow (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) 4. Include details about how you monitor and enforce these controls 5. Note any regular assessments or audits of physical security measures