At a glance
NEXT AI is a remote-only company. Physical controls focus on home/remote workspaces and company devices (screen-lock, secure storage, travel precautions, lost/stolen reporting). Data-center physical security is provided by AWS; NEXT AI personnel do not have physical data-center access.
How physical security works
Home / remote workspace
NEXT's office environment has security safeguards, including 24x7x365 alarms monitored by staff, video surveillance security for entry / exit and network rooms, and Fire alarms and sprinkler system.
All visitors must sign-in and be escorted and supervised by NEXT employee at all times.
Additionally,
Lock screen when away and configure auto-lock ≤ 15 minutes.
Keep laptops and media secured (lockable drawer/safe) when unattended; never leave devices in cars.
During travel, keep equipment as hand luggage and use extra caution at airport security.
Store any paper with sensitive data locked; follow clean-desk/clean-screen practices (shred or confidential disposal).
Devices (endpoints)
Endpoint protections include full-disk encryption, screen-lock, current security updates, anti-malware, and personal firewall; remote wipe where supported.
Report lost or stolen devices immediately for response and wipe.
For removable media and BYOD specifics, see Endpoint security
Data centers (AWS)
AWS provides multi-layer physical protections at data centers (e.g., professional security staff, surveillance/detection systems, MFA-controlled access, and alarmed doors for server rooms). NEXT personnel do not have physical access.
Standards alignment
ISO/IEC 27002:2022 (Physical controls – Section 7) — reference set for physical entry, secure areas, monitoring, clear desk/screen, and secure equipment handling.
NIST SP 800-53 Rev.5 (PE family) — Physical & Environmental Protection controls (e.g., access authorizations, monitoring, emergency power/fire).
Related topics
FAQ
Q: Do NEXT AI employees have physical access to data centers?
No. Data-center physical security is handled by AWS; NEXT AI personnel do not have physical access.
Q: What physical controls apply to remote work?
Screen auto-lock (≤ 15 minutes), secure storage of laptops/media, travel precautions (carry-on only), and clean-desk/clean-screen with shredding or confidential disposal.
Q: How is a lost or stolen laptop handled?
Report immediately; encryption reduces exposure and remote wipe is initiated where supported.
Q: Do you use guards/CCTV at facilities?
Yes. At the AWS data-center layer, physical security includes professional security staff, surveillance/detection systems, MFA-controlled access, and alarmed entries to server rooms.
Q: How do these controls map to standards?
They align to ISO/IEC 27002:2022 (Section 7 physical controls) and NIST SP 800-53 Rev.5 (PE family).