05- Physical Security

Question 1

access controls

Answer 1

the use of photo identity cards, swipe cards, biometric identification, or a PIN number

Question 2

Attack

Answer 2

occurs when a system is compromised based on a vulnerability by an unknown exploit

Question 3

countermeasure

Answer 3

A way to protect against an attack

Question 4

Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED)

Answer 4

a discipline which outlines how the properly designed physical environment can prevent crime by directly affecting human behavior

Question 5

Fencing

Answer 5

the first line of defense in your list of physical security measures; an effective physical barrier; may not stop an intruder from entering but it can delay the intruder in his attempts and it acts as a deterrent

Question 6

intrusion detection systems (IDSs)

Answer 6

Detect unauthorized entries; can monitor entries, doors, windows, devices, or removable coverings of equipment; expensive and require human intervention to respond to the alarms

Question 7

Life safety

Answer 7

protecting human life as the first priority

Question 8

Lighting

Answer 8

one of the most important aspects of physical security; can act as a deterrent; gives a feeling to the intruder that he could be detected easily

Question 9

Locks

Answer 9

widely accepted access control mechanisms; slows down intruder

Question 10

Manmade threats

Answer 10

include unauthorized access ? both internal and external ? explosions, damage by disgruntled employees, employee errors and accidents, vandalism, fraud, and theft

Question 11

natural access control

Answer 11

The guide of people entering and leaving the environment through doors, fences, lighting, and even landscaping

Question 12

Natural environmental threats

Answer 12

floods, earthquakes, storms and tornadoes, fires, extreme temperature conditions, and so on

Question 13

natural surveillance

Answer 13

using and placing physical environmental features, personnel walkways, and activity areas in ways that maximize visibility

Question 14

perimeter

Answer 14

the place where you must start your defense mechanism

Question 15

Perimeter security

Answer 15

the first layer of defense

Question 16

Physical access control systems

Answer 16

use software and auditing features to produce audit trails or access logs pertaining to access attempts

Question 17

physical access controls

Answer 17

identifying individuals who want to enter a facility or an area

Question 18

Physical security threats

Answer 18

include interruption of services, theft, fraud, sabotage, vandalism, and accidents

Question 19

Politically motivated threats

Answer 19

strikes, riots, civil disobedience, terrorist attacks, bombings, etc.

Question 20

resources

Answer 20

a combination of people, processes, procedures, technology, and equipment

Question 21

Response procedures

Answer 21

use of fire suppression mechanisms, emergency response processes, law enforcement notification, and consultation with outside security professionals

Question 22

Safety

Answer 22

the protection of life and assets against fire, natural disasters, and devastating accidents

Question 23

Security

Answer 23

should protect against vandalism, theft, and attacks by individuals

Question 24

Supply system threats

Answer 24

power distribution outages, communication interruptions, and interruption of other resources such as water, gas, and air filtration

Question 25

territorial reinforcement

Answer 25

creates physical designs to emphasize an organization?s physical atmosphere of influence to make legitimate users feel a sense of ownership of that environment

Question 26

threat

Answer 26

In terms of physical security, a threat is any real or perceived threat to one of these key areas: natural environmental, supply system, manmade, or politically motivate.

Question 27

Threat profiles

Answer 27

vary from one organization to other; the types of attackers, the capabilities of these attackers, and the resources and tactics these individuals would use

Question 28

uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs)

Answer 28

use AC line voltage to charge a bank of batteries; short-term solutions compared to generators

Question 29

Vulnerability

Answer 29

a weak link in the software, settings, etc., through which, if not fixed early, someone can get access to the computer, application, and/or network and can cause damage