5.4 Physical security Flashcards
1
Q
ways to protect the surroundings of a system
A
ensuring secure doors are kept locked
shredding sensitive documents
using privacy screens
2
Q
what is RFID (radio frequency identification) used for
A
RFID readers use electromagnetic fields to detect tags
- can be used to unlock doors
- tokens can be used to verify someone as fast of 2 factor authentication (ID badges)
3
Q
what are biometric security
A
biometrics are distinctive, measurable, human characteristics used in security.
- reduces the risk of passwords being shared and they can be used to verify a person
- sometimes unreliable and some can be forged
