PE-9(1)—Redundant Cabling
>Control Description
Employ redundant power cabling paths that are physically separated by ⚙organization-defined distance.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
Physically separate and redundant power cables ensure that power continues to flow in the event that one of the cables is cut or otherwise damaged.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What policies and procedures govern the implementation of redundant cabling for the organization's facilities?
- •Who is responsible for overseeing and maintaining redundant cabling controls?
- •How frequently are redundant cabling controls reviewed and updated?
- •What process exists for granting exceptions to redundant cabling requirements?
- •How does the organization ensure accountability for redundant cabling across all facility locations?
Technical Implementation:
- •What technologies or systems technically implement redundant cabling?
- •How are these systems configured to meet the control requirements?
- •What monitoring or alerting capabilities exist for redundant cabling?
- •How do redundant cabling systems integrate with other physical security infrastructure?
- •What redundancy or backup mechanisms support redundant cabling?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •Provide documented policies and procedures for redundant cabling.
- •Provide evidence of redundant cabling implementation and configuration.
- •Provide logs, records, or reports demonstrating redundant cabling activities over the past 90 days.
- •Provide testing, maintenance, or inspection records for redundant cabling from the past year.
- •Provide evidence of redundant cabling reviews, audits, or assessments.
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