Overview
Electrical power is restored to key IT assets by manually activated power generators upon loss of electrical power from the primary source.
Threat
Mission and business essential functions are at risk to interruption and loss of data if primary electrical power is not restored in a timely manner.
Guidance
1. Electrical power shall be restored to key IT assets by manually activated power generators upon loss of electrical power from the primary source.
2. Full enterprise electrical back up system with an alert system indicator for power influx.
DoD classifies this control in the subject area of “Continuity” with a impact of “Low”.