COBRA Physical Security Fundamentals Flashcards

What is piggybacking (tailgating) in physical security, and why is it a concern?

Answer: When an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a secured door without using their own credentials

Tailgating occurs when an unauthorized person follows an authorized individual through a secured access point, bypassing credential verification.

How should a COBRA operator respond when the access control system logs an 'access denied' event at a critical entry point?

Answer: Log the event and notify a security officer to investigate the denied access attempt

An 'access denied' event at a critical entry must be logged and investigated by a security officer to rule out unauthorized access attempts.

What is the purpose of security lighting in a COBRA-monitored facility?

Answer: To eliminate shadows and dark areas that could conceal unauthorized activity, supporting surveillance effectiveness

Security lighting eliminates shadows and dark areas that could conceal unauthorized persons, directly improving the effectiveness of surveillance systems.

What information should be verified when checking a visitor's identity at a COBRA-monitored facility?

Answer: Government-issued photo identification, the stated purpose of visit, and verification against an approved visitor list

Visitors must present valid government-issued photo ID, state a verifiable purpose, and be confirmed against an approved visitor list.

Which of the following is a sign of possible physical security compromise that a COBRA operator should report?

Answer: Unfamiliar vehicles parked in a designated employee lot without proper permits for an extended period

Unfamiliar vehicles parked without permits for extended periods are a potential sign of surveillance or unauthorized access planning and must be reported.

What is the role of a COBRA console operator in enforcing a 'clean desk' or secure area policy?

Answer: Operators should monitor workstations via cameras and report visible sensitive documents or unsecured equipment in restricted areas

Console operators monitoring restricted areas via cameras must report any visible sensitive documents or unsecured equipment that violates secure area policies.