Security+ Domain 3.0: Architecture and Design: Chapter 17: Physical Security

Chapter 17: Physical Security Controls

Lighting

Fences / Gates / Cages

Security Guards

Alarms

Safes

Secure Cabinets / Enclosures

Protected Distribution / Protected Cabling

Airgaps

Mantraps

Faraday Cages

Locks

Biometrics

Barricades / Bollards

Tokens / Cards

Environmental Controls

HVAC

Hot and Cold Aisles

Fire Suppression

Water-based

Clean-agent

Fire extinguishers (types)

Fire detection

Cable locks

Screen filters

Cameras

Motion detection

Infrared

Key management

Vocabulary

FRR: False Rejection Rate

FAR: False Acceptance Rate

CER: Crossover Error Rate

Security Controls Against Physical Threats

Physical Measures (locks)

Technical Measures (smart cards, biometrics)

Operational Measures (policies and procedures)

Interesting Inside Information Attacks

Cyber lock locksmith codes

Elevator codes, eg. Door Close + Floor