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Environmental IA Controls - Emergency Lighting and Exits - Properly Installed

An XCCDF Rule

Description

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ID
SV-245745r822812_rule
Severity
Medium
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Emergency lighting and exit signage must be installed in areas containing information systems.