6.5 Physical Protection

Question 1

Locks

Answer 1

Prevent access to server rooms or sensitive data stored

Authorised personal with keys can enter

Question 2

Biometrics

Answer 2

Require the input of a human characteristic (Voice scan, iris, fingerprint)

Biometric data checked against previously inputted data in a database

A match will allow access to the user

Question 3

RFID & Tokens

Answer 3

Uses electromagnetic fields to attach tags or physical objects

Can be embedded within objects

Used with security tokens (ID Keycard) to permit access of authorised people to certain areas

Can be used by IT companies to track equipment and manage access

Question 4

Backup

Answer 4

Should be taken regularly

Should be stored at a secure location far away from the main site

Backups can be stored in cloud servers so damage to the organisations building will not affect the backup as well

Question 5

Shredding

Answer 5

Cutting up of documents into small pieces so they cannot be reassembled

Sensitive data on paper or Optical disc should be shredded when no longer required

Question 6

Security staff

Answer 6

Security staff may be employed to physically prevent unauthorised people from accessing:

Certain areas of a building where sensitive information is stored