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PE-10 EMERGENCY SHUTOFF


Overview

Number Title Impact Priority Subject Area
PE-10 Emergency Shutoff MODERATE P1 Physical And Environmental Protection

Instructions
The organization:
PE-10a.
Provides the capability of shutting off power to the information system or individual system components in emergency situations;
PE-10b.
Places emergency shutoff switches or devices in Assignment: organization-defined location by information system or system component to facilitate safe and easy access for personnel; and
PE-10c.
Protects emergency power shutoff capability from unauthorized activation.
Guidance
This control applies primarily to facilities containing concentrations of information system resources including, for example, data centers, server rooms, and mainframe computer rooms.

Enhancements
PE-10 (1) Accidental / Unauthorized Activation

Withdrawn: Incorporated into PE-10.