Server room audit
Audit of an ict server room covering aspects of physical security, ict infrastructure and general facilities.
What does this form include?
This form contains 8 sections:
Where "NO" is answered to a question, you will be presented with an additional field where further co
Physical Security
- There are no external windows
- Are all doors solid core construction
- Was the door closed and locked on arrival
- Does the server room door have a clearly visible sign indicated that access is restricted to authorised persons only
- Is there a form of controlled entry to the server room, such as card reader.
- Is the server monitored by CCTV
- Only access to room is through secured room/building
- Does the building have 24 hour security
Building Facilities
- Does the server room have backup power
- Does the server room have a UPS installed
- Does server room have adequate air conditioning
- Is there a fire suppression system
- Does the room have adequate fire and environment monitoring in place
- Is server room on ground floor of building
- Is the server floor higher than the floor outside of room
- Is electrical and electronic equipment on raised pedestals
- Is the telephone extension in the room
- Is the server room free of fire hazard materials such as cardboard boxes and paper
ICT Infrastructure
- Racks should be secured to ensure they cannot be knocked over. Are the racks secured against mild seismic activity
- Is adequate cabinet security enforced.
- Is there sufficient space between racks and walls to enable doors to be opened and work to be undertaken
List the servers present
Disaster Recovery
- Is there an up to date list of ICT contacts in the server room
- Are Backup tapes stored in the server room
Overall Assessment
- Overall assessment of the rooms physical security where 0 is poor and 10 is excellent
Additional Comments
Use this template