Physical Security Flashcards
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What is tailgating in the context of physical security?
Answer: An unauthorized person following an authorized person through a secured door
Tailgating occurs when an unauthorized individual follows closely behind an authorized person to gain access to a restricted area without using their own credentials.
What is the primary purpose of a mantrap (also called an airlock) in physical security?
Answer: To prevent tailgating by allowing only one person to pass at a time
A mantrap is a small space with two interlocking doors that ensures only one person can enter at a time, preventing tailgating into secured areas.
What does CPTED stand for in physical security design?
Answer: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) is an approach that uses the design and effective use of the built environment to reduce the opportunity for crime.
Which physical security control is specifically designed to prevent vehicle ramming attacks against buildings?
Answer: Bollards
Bollards are short vertical posts installed to prevent vehicles from driving into secured areas or buildings, protecting against vehicle ramming attacks.
What does an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) primarily protect against in a data center environment?
Answer: Brief power outages and power fluctuations
A UPS provides immediate battery backup power during short outages and conditions power to protect equipment from surges, spikes, and fluctuations.
What is the main security goal of a clean desk policy?
Answer: To prevent sensitive information from being viewed or stolen by unauthorized individuals
A clean desk policy requires employees to clear their workstations of sensitive documents, portable storage devices, and credentials when not in use to prevent unauthorized access to information.
Which type of physical access control uses unique biological characteristics to authenticate individuals?
Answer: Biometric systems
Biometric systems authenticate individuals using unique physical or behavioral traits such as fingerprints, iris patterns, facial recognition, or voice, making them difficult to forge.