Physical Security Flashcards
Physical Security Threats (3)
Natural Disaster, Emergency Situations and Man-made Threats
Fire Triangle
Heat, Fuel & Oxygen
Fire - Class A
Wood, paper, clothing, etc. Extinguish with: water or soda acid
Fire - Class B
Gas or oil (fuel). Extinguish with: CO2, soda acid or Halon
Fire - Class C
Electrical Fires. Extinguish with: CO2 or Halon
Fire Class D
Chemical or Grease fires. Requires special techniques
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge - static electricity. Low humidity.
EMI
Electromagnetic Interference - Caused by different charges between the three electrical wires (hot, neutral and ground). Common-mode noise: hot and ground wires. Traverse-mode noise:hot and neutral wires.
RFI
Radio Frequency Interference. Caused by electrical components such as fluorescent lights and electrical cables.
Electrical Events - Blackout
Total loss of power
Electrical Events - Fault
Momentary loss of power
Electrical Events - Brownout
Prolonged drop in voltage
Electrical Events - Sag
Short drop in voltage
Electrical Events - Inrush
Initial power rush
Electrical Events - Spike
Momentary rush in power
Electrical Events - Surge
Prolonged rush in power
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Blackout Fault, Brownout, Sag, Inrush, Spike, Surge
CPTED
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Natural Access Control
Security Zones/Defensible Space (CPTED)
Natural Surveillance
Maximizing visibility and activity in strategic areas.