PE-18 Physical Protection

Location of Information System Components

Medium Priority Intermediate NIST CSF

NIST PE-18 control implementation guidance for Location of Information System Components. This control addresses Physical Protection requirements and provides comprehensive security measures.

Implementation Guidance

Implement comprehensive Physical Protection measures for Location of Information System Components. Follow NIST SP 800-53 guidelines and industry best practices for effective implementation.

Best Practices

Follow NIST guidelines, implement monitoring, regular reviews

Quick Facts

Guideline ID PE-18

Category Physical Protection

Priority Medium

Level Intermediate

Last Updated Apr 17, 2026

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