Physical Security Flashcards
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What is a 'sally port'?
Answer: A double-gate entry system used to control vehicle or pedestrian access
A sally port is a double-gate or double-door entry system that allows only one gate to open at a time, controlling vehicle or pedestrian access.
What role does natural surveillance play in CPTED?
Answer: It uses the natural sight lines of an area to allow observation and deter crime
Natural surveillance maximizes visibility in an area so that potential offenders know they can be seen, deterring criminal activity.
What is the purpose of security bollards?
Answer: To prevent vehicles from ramming into buildings or people
Security bollards are sturdy posts designed to prevent vehicle attacks by stopping or redirecting vehicles from entering protected areas.
In physical security, what does 'access control' primarily refer to?
Answer: Regulating who can enter or exit specific areas
Access control is the process of regulating who is permitted to enter or exit specific areas of a facility.
What is the main advantage of using biometric access control?
Answer: It provides highly accurate identification based on unique physical characteristics
Biometric access control uses unique physical characteristics like fingerprints or retinas for identification, making it highly accurate and difficult to forge.
What is 'standoff distance' in physical security?
Answer: The minimum safe distance between a potential threat and a protected asset
Standoff distance is the minimum safe separation between a potential explosive threat and a protected building or asset to minimize blast damage.