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Protect physical assets against static electricity, as necessary.


CONTROL ID
06363
CONTROL TYPE
Physical and Environmental Protection
CLASSIFICATION
Preventive

SUPPORTING AND SUPPORTED CONTROLS



This Control directly supports the implied Control(s):
  • Employ environmental protections., CC ID: 12570

There are no implementation support Controls.


SELECTED AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS COMPLIED WITH



  • F33: The organization shall use materials for the surface of the floor in the computer room that prevent static electricity and the effects of electrostatic charge. F49: The organization shall protect computer equipment, furnishings, and fixtures in the computer rooms and data storage rooms by provi… (F33, F49, F96, FISC Security Guidelines on Computer Systems for Banking and Related Financial Institutions, 7th Edition)
  • To protect the computer systems against the adverse effects of static electricity, the floor surface material in the computer room should be properly prevented from producing static electricity and the effects of electrostatic charge. (F33.1. ¶ 1, FISC Security Guidelines on Computer Systems for Financial Institutions, Ninth Edition, Revised March 2020)
  • Computer equipment, furniture and fixtures need to be provided with measures against static electricity. (F49.1. ¶ 1, FISC Security Guidelines on Computer Systems for Financial Institutions, Ninth Edition, Revised March 2020)
  • To prevent occurrence of static electricity, it is recommended to use conductive-agent-added polyvinyl chloride tiles, compressed laminates, antistatic carpets, or other proper materials. (F96.2. ¶ 1, FISC Security Guidelines on Computer Systems for Financial Institutions, Ninth Edition, Revised March 2020)
  • For installation of server equipment, it is recommended to take similar precautions against static electricity as specified in [F33]. (F96.3., FISC Security Guidelines on Computer Systems for Financial Institutions, Ninth Edition, Revised March 2020)
  • It is recommended to configure the floor surfaces with polyvinyl chloride tiles, compressed laminates, carpets, or other proper materials causing less dust particles or static electricity. (F96.1., FISC Security Guidelines on Computer Systems for Financial Institutions, Ninth Edition, Revised March 2020)
  • The power supply to critical facilities should be protected by installing surge protection equipment (e.g., lightning protection filters and Radio Frequency interference filters). (CF.19.02.02b, The Standard of Good Practice for Information Security)
  • The power supply to critical facilities should be protected by installing surge protection equipment (e.g., lightning protection filters and Radio Frequency interference filters). (CF.19.02.02b, The Standard of Good Practice for Information Security, 2013)