Section 4.34 Door Locks Flashcards

Objectives 1.2 Summarise fundamental security concepts Objectives 2.4 Analyse indicators of malicious activity

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Literally a door lock

Door Locks

Section 4

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Critical physical security control measure designed to restrict and regulate access to specific spaces or properties, preventing unauthorized intrusions and safeguarding sensitive data and individuals

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3 types

Types of Door Locks

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  1. Traditional Padlocks
  2. Basic Door Locks
  3. Modern Electronic Door Locks
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Authentication methods

Modern Electronic Door Locks

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  1. Identification Numbers
  2. Wireless Signals (NFC)
  3. Biometric
  4. Cipher Locks

Cipher is best option when you do not want to use electronic locks. A cipher lock is a mechanical locking system that uses push buttons, often numbered, and requires the correct combination to be entered for access.

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Biometric Challanges

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False Acceptance Rate (FAR): Occurs when the system erroneously
authenticates an unauthorized user

False Rejection Rate (FRR): Denies access to an authorized user. Increasing sensitivity can increase FRR

Crossover Error Rate (CER): A balance between FAR and FRR for optimal authentication effectiveness

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