General Security Concepts: Examining Physical Security Flashcards
What is physical security in IT?
In the IT realm, the idea of physical security involves implementing controls to protect physical infrastructures, hardware, and sensitive data, with the goal of protecting tangible components.
Why is Bollards used?
Bollards: Provide barriers against vehicle-based attacks, thereby helping prevent access to sensitive areas.
Why do we use Access Control vestibules?
Access control vestibule: Creates a controlled entry point, which mitigates the risk of unauthorized access to secure locations.
What are the benefits of fencing?
Fencing: Establishes clear boundaries and a visible and physical barrier that helps protect assets, facilities, and personnel.
What are the benefits of Video Surveillance?
Video surveillance: Provides visual oversight to designated areas, which enables real-time monitoring and deterrence of potential threats and rapid response to security incidents.
Why are security guard useful?
Security guards: Provide a human presence, which helps deter potential threats, and allows for proactive monitoring and incident response.
Access badge?
Access badge: Enables controlled entry, authentication, and tracking of personnel within a facility, which helps maintain security and accountability.
Why would we use lighting?
Lighting: Enhances visibility, reduces hiding spots, and helps deter potential intruders.
What are the benefits of Sensors and what types are available?
Sensors: Provide real-time detection and alerts for unauthorized movements, breaches, and environmental changes, which enables early threat identification and response. Sensor types include:
Infrared: Detects heat signatures and movement in low-light conditions.
Pressure: Detects changes in pressure caused by human or vehicular movement.
Microwave: Emits microwave signals to detect motion across various environments and conditions.
Ultrasonic: Emits high-frequency sound waves to detect movement and proximity, typically used in indoor spaces.
What other components are great physical security?
SAFE with a physical lock
