The granting, controlling and monitoring of physical access to information resource facilities is extremely important to an overall security program. The purpose of the Texas A&M University information resources physical security procedure is to establish the processes to grant, control, monitor and remove physical access to information resource facilities.

The Unit Head shall designate the appropriate staff member to develop and maintain a list of personnel with authorized access to information resource facilities where information systems reside and issues appropriate authorization credentials.

University information resource facilities must have appropriate physical access control systems/devices and safeguards at every entrance/exit based on risk management decisions.

The University monitors physical access to the information system to detect and respond to physical security incidents.

The University Unit maintains and reviews visitor access records to the information resource facilities.

Automatic emergency lighting should activate in the event of a power outage or disruption, that illuminates emergency exits and evacuation routes within information resource facilities.

The University employs and maintains fire suppression and detection systems for information resources.

The university maintains and monitors temperature and humidity levels within information resource facilities

The university provides properly functioning and easily accessible master shutoff or isolation valves to protect the information resource facility from water damage or leakage.

The university authorizes, monitors, and controls Information system components entering and exiting information resource facilities and maintains records of those items.

Identifies roles, responsibilities, and requirements for establishing alternate work sites.