Physical Risk Assessments

Question 1

For physical security planning what approach should be taken?

Answer 1

An all hazards approach.

Question 2

What are the four steps for implementing a protective measure?

Answer 2

1) Select an option
2) Test
3) Implement
4) Train

Question 3

What is a security survey?

Answer 3

A physical security risk assessment.

Question 4

What is the difference between a security survey and a comprehensive risk assessment?

Answer 4

Security Surveys focus on vulnerabilities.

Question 5

What are the 3 approaches to a security survey?

Answer 5

1) Outside-in (Considers measures from an attackers point of view)
2) Inside-out (Considers measures from a defenders point of view)
3) Functional (security Discipline approach)

Question 6

What is the order of 5 disciplines used in the discipline approach to security surveys?

Answer 6

1) Security Architecture and Engineering
2) Structural security measures
3) CPTED
4) Electronics Security Systems
5) Security officers and the human element

Question 7

What is the purpose of the security survey report? What 5 things should it be?

Answer 7

Provide the facts and persuade an organization to mitigate the identified vulnerabilities.
1) Clear
2) Concise
3) Accurate
4) Timely
5) Consider a slant or pitch

Question 8

What are 4 things to test in a security survey?

Answer 8

1) Shipping and receiving controls
2) Intrusion detection and response to alarms
3) Computer lab/data room security measures
4) Testing access controls by training to gain unauthorized access during working and non-working hours.

Question 9

What 3 components are within the enterprise network framework for measuring metrics?

Answer 9

1) Effectiveness
2) Efficiency
3) Strategic Improvement