16-D Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is physical security?
Controls that restrict in-person access to sites and buildings
Why is physical security important?
To prevent unauthorized access, which can lead to financial losses, credibility issues, and legalities
What is perimeter security?
Uses barricades, fences, lighting, and surveillance to control and monitor access to a building or campus
What features should security fencing have?
Transparent, robust, and secure against climbing
What is an access control vestibule?
An area where one gateway leads to an enclosed space protected by another barrier, restricting access to one person at a time
What is the purpose of magnetometers in security?
To identify concealed weapons or other items at building entrances
What roles do security guards play?
Monitor checkpoints, verify identification, allow/disallow access, log entries, and provide a visual deterrent
What are the categories of door lock types?
- Key operated
- Electronic
- Badge reader
- Biometric
What is a fingerprint reader?
A biometric scanner that detects the unique pattern of ridges in a fingerprint
What is a palmprint scanner?
A contactless camera-based scanner that records and validates the unique pattern of veins in a hand
What is a retina scanner?
An infrared light device that identifies the pattern of blood vessels in the eye
What are Kensington locks used for?
To secure laptops or devices to a desk or pillar to prevent theft
What types of alarm systems are there?
- Circuit
- Motion sensors
- Proximity
- Duress
What is a duress alarm?
An alarm triggered manually by staff under threat, potentially alerting security personnel
What is the purpose of video surveillance?
To improve the resilience of perimeter gateways and monitor intrusion attempts
How does security lighting contribute to safety?
Enhances perception of safety, deters intrusion, and aids surveillance
Fill in the blank: The main problem with a simple door as an entry mechanism is that it cannot accurately record who has _______.
entered or left an area
True or False: A biometric door lock may utilize a fingerprint reader.
True
What security measures can mitigate the threat of unauthorized access to servers?
Key-operated chassis faceplates
What type of security control is used when Katie scans her palmprint?
Biometric security control
What is the purpose of closely spaced sculpted stone posts with reinforced steel cores?
To prevent vehicles from crashing into the building or exploding a bomb nearby
