Security Prevention Methods

Question 1

Door Access Controls

Answer 1

• Conventional = Lock & Key ; deadbolt
• Electronics = Keyless , RFID badge
• Token Based = Magnetics swipe or key fobs
• Biometric = Hands , fingers , or retina
• Multifactor = Smart card & PIN

Question 2

Mantraps

Answer 2

• All doors normally unlocked
  
  • Opening one door causes others to lock
• All doors normally locked
  
  • Unlocking one door prevents others from opening
• One door open / others locked
  
  • When one is open , the other from being unlocked
• One at a time , controlled groups
  
  • Managed control through area

Question 3

Securing Physical Items

Answer 3

• Secure your important hardware & media
  
  • Backups , laptops , hard drives
  • Passwords , digital certificate
• Protection against elements
  - fire , water
• Difficult to steal
• Must be carefully managed

Question 4

Protect your Rubbish

Answer 4

• Secure your garbage
  
  • Fence & lock
• Shred your documents
  
  • Only goes so far
  • Governments burn

Question 5

Cable Locks

Answer 5

• Temporary security
• Cable works almost anywhere
• Most devices have a standard connector
• No designed for long term
  
  • Cables are thin ; can be cut