S 2.96 Locking of protective cabinets

Initiation responsibility: IT Security Officer

Implementation responsibility: User

In general, protective cabinets should be locked when not in use. If work requiring the protective cabinet to be open is interrupted, even if the room is vacated for a short period, the protective cabinet must be locked. When mechanical code locks (number combination locks) are used they must be wiped every time after closing the door, i.e. locked. Some manufacturers, for example, recommend to carry out four rotations on a number combination lock for this purpose. This ensures that the lock is actually locked again and that no clues as to the combination are provided.

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