Physical Security

Question 1

Physical security controls

Answer 1

o Security Controls
 Fencing and Bollards
 Bollards
 Short, sturdy vertical posts controlling or preventing vehicle access
 Fences
 Barriers made of posts and wire or boards to enclose or separate areas
 Brute Force Attacks
 Forcible entry
 Tampering with security devices
 Confronting security personnel
 Ramming a barrier with a vehicle
 Surveillance Systems
 An organized strategy to observe and report activities
 Components
 Video surveillance
* Security guards
o Lighting
 Sensors
 Access Control Vestibules
 Double-door system electronically controlled to allow only one door open at a time
 Prevents piggybacking and tailgating
 Door Locks
 Padlocks
 Pin and tumbler locks
 Numeric locks
 Wireless locks
 Biometric locks
 Cipher locks
 Electronic access control systems
 Access Badges
 Use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) or Near Field Communication (NFC) for access

Question 2

Best places to have cameras

Answer 2

 Data center
 Telecommunications closets
 Entrance or exit areas