Part 1
The physical and environmental measures put in place by Kansas State University are aimed at protecting the institution's information and technology resources. One of the proposals concerning network wiring and equipment is that all rooms must be locked if no authorized personnel is inside. This is effective because it ensures that there is no tampering with materials. The organization also uses data encryption on mobile devices as well as tracking and recovery software which is effective in retrieving lost or stolen storage devices. One of the environmental security measures is UPS which ensures continued supply of power during outages. The UPS are useful in ensuring that equipment is not destroyed by power irregularities (Grance et al. 2003). One of the improvements that the institution might consider is air conditioning and humidity to keep the server components within specified ranges. Another measure is fire protection to ensure that no fires start and in case they begin they are brought under control fast.
Part 2
One of the logical security measures that the organization needs to put in place is access control auditing. They should have proper authentication and authorization mechanisms. The organization should also put in place different firewalls and encryption that are configured to protect their resources. They should also put in place mechanisms of reporting violation and security reports. One of the physical security measures would be ensuring that only approved personnel have physical access to devices such as server rooms and workstations. They should also ensure that master copies of critical software and backup data are secure at all times. Reasonable actions to ensure the physical security of mobile computing devices at all times. These efforts are critical because they will control who can read, change or delete what information.
Reference
Grance, T., Harsh, J., Peck, S., Smith, J. & Karen, K. (2003). Security Guide for Interconnecting Information Technology Systems. National Institute of Standards and Technology. 800-47: 1-58.
