2.1 – Physical Security Flashcards
- Access Control Vestibule
o Control access so only one person can enter at a time
o Prevents tailgating & piggybacking
- Badge Reader
o Read data from authentication cards [RFID cards]
- Video Surveillance
o IP Cameras = replaced older analog video surveillance
o NVR [Network Video Recorder] = is used to aggregate all the IP camera feeds into a single interface
- CCTVs
are older analog video surveillance
- Alarm Systems
o Sensors to check if door / windows are open
o Checks for motion
- Motion Sensors
o Detects physical movements
o PIR [Passive Infrared], microwave, Dual Tech / Hybrid
- Door Locks
locks doors
- Equipment Locks
o Construction equipment, trailers, cargo theft prevention
- Guards
o Human security guards
- Bollards
o Sturdy vertical posts
o Prevents cars from crashing into pedestrians / structures
- Fences
o Barriers, railings to prevent unauthorized access
Physical Security for Staff
- Key Fobs = used to enter doors
- Smart Cards = used to enter rooms / spaces
- Keys
- Biometrics = retina, fingerprint, palmprint, scanner
- Lighting = must have adequate lighting to ensure people are visible
- Magnetometers = metal detector is the most used at airports