Physical Security Measures Flashcards
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What is the role of 'physical security surveys' in a security program?
Answer: Systematic assessments of a facility's physical security measures to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements
Physical security surveys systematically evaluate all aspects of a facility's physical security program to identify vulnerabilities and recommend countermeasures to reduce security risks.
What is a 'defense-in-depth' approach to physical security?
Answer: Using multiple concentric layers of security controls so that an attacker must overcome multiple barriers to reach the protected area
A layered approach to physical security uses multiple concentric security rings so that an adversary must overcome each layer successively, significantly increasing the difficulty of reaching the protected target.
What is the purpose of 'security seals' on equipment and containers?
Answer: To provide tamper evidence, indicating whether a container or piece of equipment has been accessed or modified without authorization
Security seals provide tamper evidence on equipment, containers, and access points, making it apparent if someone has accessed or modified what is sealed without authorization.
What is 'two-person integrity' (TPI) in physical security?
Answer: A control requiring two authorized individuals to be present whenever access to highly sensitive materials or areas occurs
TPI requires two authorized individuals to be present simultaneously when accessing, handling, or performing operations on particularly sensitive materials or areas, preventing any single individual from acting unilaterally.
What is the significance of 'security zones' in physical security planning?
Answer: Defined areas with different security levels and controls that determine what level of access and protection is required in each zone
Security zones define areas with different security requirements, ensuring that the most sensitive assets are surrounded by the strongest protective measures while allowing less restricted access to lower-sensitivity areas.
What is the purpose of a 'security badge' or 'access control card' in physical security?
Answer: To control physical access by verifying identity and authorization, allowing entry only to appropriately authorized individuals
Security badges and access control cards serve to verify an individual's identity and authorization level, allowing electronic access systems to grant or deny entry to specific areas based on programmed permissions.