Physical Access Policy

Physical security is the often-overlooked complement to digital security — an attacker who can walk into your server room or sit down at an unlocked workstation bypasses most of your technical controls. This Physical Access Policy establishes the rules governing how employees, contractors, and visitors access your facilities: access card issuance and revocation procedures, visitor management requirements including escort policies, server room and data center access controls, tailgating prevention, and security monitoring requirements.

The policy addresses the full access lifecycle: initial provisioning tied to employment or contractor status, regular access reviews, and immediate revocation upon termination. It distinguishes between general building access, restricted area access (server rooms, executive floors, finance), and highly sensitive areas requiring dual-person access. Visitor management provisions include registration, identification verification, escort requirements, and visitor log retention. Pair this with the [Computer Equipment Security Policy](/templates/computer-equipment-security-policy) for equipment-level physical security controls.