Section 4.30 Attacking with Brute Force

Question 1

Attacking with Brute Force

Brute Force

Answer 1

Type of attack where access to a SYSTEM is gained by simply trying all of the possibilities until you break through.

In terms of ohysical securty Brute Force focuses on breaking and entering e.g breaking a window etc.

Question 2

Linked to Brute Force

Tampering with security devices

Answer 2

Involves manipulating security devices to create new vulnerabilities that can be exploited

To protect against tampering with security devices, have redundency in physical measures e.g multiple layers

Question 3

Linked to Brute Force

Confronting security personnel

Answer 3

Involves the direct confrontation or attack of your organization’s security personnel

Security personnel should undergo rigorous conflict resolution and
self-defense training to mitigate risks

Question 4

Linked to Brute Force

Ramming barriers with vehicles

Answer 4

sUses a car, truck, or other motorized vehicle to ram into the organisation’s physical security barriers, such as a fence, a gate, or even the side of your building

Install bollards or reinforced barriers to prevent vehicles from driving into your facilities