Physical Security

Question 1

Measures to protect tangible assets (buildings, equipment, people) from harm or unauthorized access

Answer 1

Physical Security

Question 2

Short, sturdy vertical posts controlling or preventing vehicle access

Answer 2

Bollards

Question 3

Barriers made of posts and wire or boards to enclose or separate
areas

Answer 3

Fences

Question 4

Type of attack where access to a system is gained by simply trying all of the possibilities until you break through
Includes:
● Forcible entry
● Tampering with security devices
● Confronting security personnel
● Ramming a barrier with a vehicle

Answer 4

Brute Force Attacks

Question 5

An organized strategy to observe and report activities
Components:
Video Surveillance
Security Guards
Lighting
Sensors

Answer 5

Surveillance Systems

Question 6

Double-door system electronically controlled to allow only one door open at a time. Prevents piggybacking and tailgating

Answer 6

Access Control Vestibules

Question 7

Involves jamming the signals that surveillance system relies on to
monitor the environment

Answer 7

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

Question 8

Copying the data from an RFID or NFC card or badge onto another card or device

Answer 8

Access Badge Cloning

Question 9

Mechanical locks with numbered push buttons, requiring a correct combination to open. Commonly used in high-security areas like server rooms

Answer 9

Cipher Locks