C-2411 Minimum Protection Standards

Revision 24-3; Effective Sept. 1, 2024

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Minimum protection standards (MPS) require the agency to use at least two barriers to protect FTI from unauthorized access. These barriers include a combination of secured perimeters, security rooms, badged employees and security containers.

Secured Perimeters are enclosed by slab-to-slab walls constructed of durable materials and supplemented by periodic inspection. Any lesser-type partition must be supplemented by electronic intrusion detection and fire detection systems. All doors entering the space must be locked per Locking Systems for Secured Areas. In the case of a fence or gate, the fence must have intrusion detection devices or be continually guarded. The gate must be either guarded or locked with intrusion alarms.

Security Rooms are constructed to resist forced entry. The entire room must be enclosed by slab-to-slab walls constructed of approved materials, such as masonry brick or concrete, and supplemented by periodic inspection. Door hinge pins must be non-removable or installed on the inside of the room. Access must be limited to specifically authorized personnel.

Badged Employees can serve as the second barrier during business hours between FTI and unauthorized persons. The authorized personnel must wear picture identification badges or credentials. The badge must be clearly displayed and worn above the waist.

Security Containers are storage devices, such as turtle cases, safes, vaults or locked IT cabinets, with resistance to forced penetration and a security lock with controlled access to keys or combinations.