Physical Security Surveys & Risk Assessment Flashcards
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When recommending strike plate hardware during a security survey for a wood-frame door, what screw length is recommended to resist kick-in attacks?
Answer: 3-inch wood screws
3-inch screws penetrate through the door jamb into the wall stud, providing structural resistance against the kick-in forces that typically split the frame at the strike.
In CPTED-based security surveys, what is the significance of 'sight lines'?
Answer: Unobstructed views that enable natural surveillance of an area
Clear sight lines support natural surveillance by allowing occupants and passersby to observe and deter suspicious activity, a foundational CPTED principle.
Which UL listing is most relevant when evaluating the security rating of safes during a commercial security assessment?
Answer: UL 687 (Burglary-Resistant Safes)
UL 687 covers testing and rating standards for burglary-resistant safes, making it the primary standard for evaluating safe security in a commercial assessment.
What is the primary purpose of a written security survey report delivered to a client after an assessment?
Answer: To provide prioritized vulnerability findings, recommendations, and estimated costs
A security survey report documents identified vulnerabilities, prioritizes recommendations by risk level, and provides cost estimates to help the client make informed security investment decisions.
In an access control security assessment, what does 'credential management' refer to?
Answer: The system for issuing, tracking, and revoking access credentials throughout their lifecycle
Credential management encompasses the full lifecycle of access credentials—issuing them to authorized users, auditing who has access, and promptly revoking credentials when access is no longer needed.
Which physical characteristic of a door frame most significantly affects its resistance to kick-in forced entry?
Answer: The gauge of metal reinforcement in the jamb and the fastener penetration depth into the wall stud
A reinforced door jamb with long fasteners penetrating 3 or more inches into the wall stud is the critical factor in resisting kick-in forces, which typically split the jamb at the strike plate.
When evaluating an outswing door during a security survey, which hinge-related factor represents the greatest security vulnerability?
Answer: Exposed exterior hinges with removable pins that allow the door to be lifted off
On outswing doors, exposed hinges with removable pins are a critical vulnerability because an attacker can remove the pins to lift the door off its frame without defeating the lock.