PE-10: Emergency Shutoff

NIST Baseline:  Moderate 

Not Required by DIR or TAMUS (Discretionary) 

Review Date:  07/24/2024 

  • Information resource custodians, or designees, will ensure emergency shutoffs: 
    • Provide the capability of shutting off power to data centers in emergency situations; 
    • Place emergency shutoff switches or devices in data centers to facilitate access for authorized personnel; and 
    • Protect emergency power shutoff capability from unauthorized activation. 

References/Additional Resources

None.  See any applicable internal procedures.