PE-10—Emergency Shutoff
>Control Description
Provide the capability of shutting off power to ⚙organization-defined system or individual system components in emergency situations;
Place emergency shutoff switches or devices in ⚙organization-defined location by system or system component to facilitate access for authorized personnel; and
Protect emergency power shutoff capability from unauthorized activation.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
FedRAMP Parameter Values
PE-10 (b) [near more than one egress point of the IT area and ensures it is labeled and protected by a cover to prevent accidental shut-off]
>Discussion
Emergency power shutoff primarily applies to organizational facilities that contain concentrations of system resources, including data centers, mainframe computer rooms, server rooms, and areas with computer-controlled machinery.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What policies govern emergency shutoff capabilities for information systems?
- •How does the organization determine which systems require emergency shutoff and where controls should be located?
- •What is the process for testing emergency shutoff procedures and training personnel?
- •How are emergency shutoff events documented and investigated?
- •What governance exists for coordinating emergency shutoff capabilities with facilities, fire safety, and IT teams?
Technical Implementation:
- •What types of emergency shutoff mechanisms are deployed (EPO buttons, remote shutoff)?
- •Where are emergency shutoff controls physically located, and how are they protected?
- •What systems are affected when emergency shutoff is activated?
- •How do emergency shutoff systems prevent accidental activation?
- •What indicators or alarms activate when emergency shutoff is engaged?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •Provide documentation identifying emergency shutoff locations and affected systems.
- •Provide evidence of emergency shutoff testing and training records.
- •Provide signage and labeling used for emergency shutoff controls.
- •Provide incident reports for any emergency shutoff activations.
- •Provide procedures for emergency shutoff activation and recovery.
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