PS-1 Office access

What is PS-1 Office Access Control?

Office access control is about ensuring that if there is a physical office, the office is secured and protected against unauthorized access.

There are a few core parts to securing any physical office security system that can include deciding who enters the building, monitoring the workspace and ensuring it is safe and usable for the employees, securing the front doors with keys and alarms, installing surveillance cameras, etc. This can also include protecting the office from theft, physical damage, and environmental threats.

Available tools in the marketplace

The following listing is “crowdsourced” from our customer base or from external research. TrustCloud does not personally recommend any of the tools below, as we haven’t used them.

Tools

IdentiSys

SecureID

Johnson Controls

Evolis

Available templates

TrustCloud has a curated list of templates, internally or externally sourced, to help you get started. Click on the link for a downloadable version.

• An available template from secureFR
• A copy of an available template policy from the Michigan

Control implementation

To implement this control,

1. You have to define and document the practices to protect and secure your office or facility. The templates above, can provide guidance or help on how to define and document a policy.
2. You need to implement physical controls to guard your office or facility. In an office, starting with a process for visitors is usually the first starting point. A visitor log to record office access and visitor badges is a good way to start.
3. An automated physical security system can be implemented to record physical access to your office. Badges for employees, distinguished from visitor badges, can be installed.

What evidence do auditors look for?

Most auditors, at a minimum, are looking for the below-suggested action.

1. Documented process for your physical security controls.
2. A most recent visitor log or access entry log for your office

Evidence example

For the suggested action, an example is provided below:

1. Documented process for your physical security controls.
   The following screenshot shows a documented process for security controls.
   
2. A most recent visitor log or access entry log for your office.
   The following screenshot shows a visitor log template.