PE-15(1)

Requirement

Detect the presence of water near the system and alert [Assignment: organization-defined personnel or roles] using [Assignment: organization-defined automated mechanisms].

Discussion

Automated mechanisms include notification systems, water detection sensors, and alarms.

NIST 800-53A Assessment Guidance

Examine

[SELECT FROM: Physical and environmental protection policy; procedures addressing water damage protection; facility housing the system; automated mechanisms for water shutoff valves; automated mechanisms for detecting the presence of water in the vicinity of the system; alerts/notifications of water detection in system facility; system security plan; other relevant documents or records].

Interview

[SELECT FROM: Organizational personnel with responsibilities for system environmental controls; organizational personnel with information security responsibilities].

Test

[SELECT FROM: Automated mechanisms supporting and/or implementing water detection capabilities and alerts for the system].

ID	Assessment Objectives
PE-15(01)[01]	the presence of water near the system can be detected automatically;
PE-15(01)[02]	<PE-15(01)_ODP[01] personnel or roles> is/are alerted using <PE-15(01)_ODP[02] automated mechanisms>.

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