Physical Security Perimeter Review Checklist

When to use this

Use this checklist during physical security reviews, office moves, layout changes, tenancy changes, or internal audits.

Related controls

• A.7.1 Physical Security Perimeters
• Physical Security Zone Register

Checklist

• Protected zones are defined and current.
• Each zone has a clear owner.
• Information/assets in the zone are identified.
• Perimeter boundary is physically complete enough for its purpose.
• Walls, doors, ceilings, windows, and service routes are checked.
• Emergency exits are safe and controlled.
• Shared building or landlord access is risk-assessed.
• Reception/public access route is controlled.
• Out-of-hours and lone-working access is controlled.
• Perimeter controls match information classification and risk.
• Changes since last review are recorded.

Findings table