S 1.40 Appropriate siting of protective cabinets

Initiation responsibility: IT Security Management

Implementation responsibility: Site administration

Due to the generally high weight of protective cabinets, the load-bearing capacity of the floor must be tested before installation at the place of installation.

Protective cabinets which could be carried off relatively easily due to their small size should be permanently fixed to the wall or the floor.

Any existing manufacturer's instructions on suitable installation (e.g. unobstructed ventilation openings, cable routing) should be taken into account.

Additional controls:

• How can the theft of a protective cabinet be prevented?