ISO/IEC 27001:2022 · Physical control
ISO 27001 Annex A 7.8: Equipment siting and protection
Quick answer
ISO 27001 Annex A 7.8 (Equipment siting and protection) is a physical control. Place and protect equipment to reduce environmental and unauthorised access risks.
What auditors look for
Auditors check that 7.8 is either justified as not applicable in your Statement of Applicability or implemented and working. Typical evidence includes:
- Equipment locations
- Protection measures such as racks and locks
- Privacy screens where needed
How to implement 7.8 in practice
- Keep screens out of public view
- Secure network equipment in locked spaces
- Protect equipment from heat and liquids
- Name an owner for 7.8, decide how often it runs and file evidence each time, so the control is audit-ready all year.
Recording 7.8 in the Statement of Applicability
List 7.8 with whether it applies, the reason (usually the risks it treats or a legal or contractual requirement), its implementation status and where the evidence lives. If you exclude it, explain why none of your risks or obligations require it.