PE-3(3) Continuous Guards
Control enhancement of PE-3 Physical Access Control
Control
Employ guards to control [Assignment: physical access points] to the facility where the system resides 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Discussion
Employing guards at selected physical access points to the facility provides a more rapid response capability for organizations. Guards also provide the opportunity for human surveillance in areas of the facility not covered by video surveillance.
Related controls
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