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PE-15 (01)Water Damage Protection | Automation Support

High

>Control Description

Detect the presence of water near the system and alert organization-defined personnel or roles using organization-defined automated mechanisms.

>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements

No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.

>Discussion

Automated mechanisms include notification systems, water detection sensors, and alarms.

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • What policies and procedures govern the implementation of automation support for the organization's facilities?
  • Who is responsible for overseeing and maintaining automation support controls?
  • How frequently are automation support controls reviewed and updated?
  • What process exists for granting exceptions to automation support requirements?
  • How does the organization ensure accountability for automation support across all facility locations?

Technical Implementation:

  • What technologies or systems technically implement automation support?
  • How are these systems configured to meet the control requirements?
  • What monitoring or alerting capabilities exist for automation support?
  • How do automation support systems integrate with other physical security infrastructure?
  • What redundancy or backup mechanisms support automation support?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • Provide documented policies and procedures for automation support.
  • Provide evidence of automation support implementation and configuration.
  • Provide logs, records, or reports demonstrating automation support activities over the past 90 days.
  • Provide testing, maintenance, or inspection records for automation support from the past year.
  • Provide evidence of automation support reviews, audits, or assessments.

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