Physical Security Flashcards

What is the purpose of conducting regular physical security assessments at a cargo facility?

Answer: To identify vulnerabilities in the security posture and implement corrective actions

Regular security assessments proactively identify weaknesses before they can be exploited, allowing management to address them.

Which of the following is the best practice for securing a cargo facility's loading dock during non-operational hours?

Answer: Locking all dock doors, deploying additional lighting, and ensuring CCTV coverage of the area

During non-operational hours, physical barriers, lighting, and surveillance must all work together to prevent unauthorized access.

What does 'hardening a target' mean in cargo facility security?

Answer: Making a facility more difficult and costly to attack by adding physical security measures

Target hardening involves adding security measures that increase the effort, time, and risk for an attacker, deterring them from selecting that facility.

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'layered security' in a cargo facility?

Answer: Multiple independent security controls at different points that must each be defeated for an attack to succeed

Layered security means stacking independent controls — fence, access control, CCTV, guards — so defeating one still leaves others in place.

What is an intrusion detection system (IDS) and how is it used in cargo security?

Answer: A system of sensors and alarms that detect unauthorized entry and alert security personnel

An IDS uses motion detectors, door contacts, and other sensors to trigger alarms when unauthorized entry is detected.

Why is it important to properly secure empty cargo containers at a facility?

Answer: Empty containers can be used to conceal stowaways, contraband, or explosive devices

Empty containers are targets for use as hiding spots for people or devices that can then be resealed and mixed into outbound cargo.