2.1 - Physical Security for Staff Flashcards
1
Q
Key fobs
A
- Small RFID key
– Add to physical keychain - Replaces a physical key
– Commonly used for door locks
– Proximity operation and contactless
2
Q
Smart cards
A
- Certificate-based authentication
– Something you have
– Usually requires additional factors - Integrated card reader
– Built into the laptop - External reader
– USB connected
3
Q
Keys
A
- Some doors may not have an electronic lock
– Rarely used
– Standalone locks
– Safe, storage bin, cabinet - Use a key cabinet
– Formal check in/check out
– Well-defined storage location
– Allows for auditing and timestamps
4
Q
Biometrics
A
- Biometric authentication
– Usually stores a mathematical representation of your
biometric
– Your actual fingerprint isn’t usually saved - Difficult to change
– You can change your password
– You can’t change your fingerprint - Used in very specific situations
– Not foolproof
5
Q
Biometric factors
A
- Retina scanner
– Unique capillary structure in the back of the eye - Fingerprint scanner - Phones, laptops, door access
- Palmprint scanner - Shape of the hand and fingers
6
Q
Lighting
A
- More light means more security
– Attackers avoid the light
– Easier to see when lit
– Non IR cameras can see better - Specialized design
– Consider overall light levels
– Lighting angles may be important
– Facial recognition
– Avoid shadows and glare
7
Q
Magnetometers
A
- Passive scanning - Detect metal objects
- Not useful for non-metal objectives
– Won’t identify ceramic or plastic
8
Q
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
A
- Manage company-owned and
user-owned mobile devices
– BYOD - Bring Your Own Device - Centralized management of the mobile devices
– Specialized functionality - Set policies on apps, data, camera, etc.
– Control the remote device
– The entire device or a “partition” - Manage access control
– Force screen locks and PINs on
these single user devices
