1.5 Security Physical

• Creating Defense in Depth

• Overview of physical security concepts.

• Importance of securing physical access points and devices.

Protecting Sites, Computers, and Data

Reduce risk of unauthorized persons gaining access to sites

• Fencing and gates.

• Security guards.

• Surveillance cameras.

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Securing the Physical Site

Three areas of concern:
External
Internal
Secure Areas

Stop unauthorized users from accessing devices

• Locking computer cases.

• Using cable locks.

• Port Blockers

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​Protecting Physical Access to Computers

-Electronic devices
-External storage
-Small and easy to lose

-Physically lock them away when not using
-Use passwords and pins
-Encrypt data in case stolen

​ example BitLocker To Go

Secure portable devices

• Definition: Physical barriers requiring authentication to enter or exit.

• Usage:

  • Prevent tailgating.

  • Control access to sensitive areas.

• Examples:

  • Two-door entry systems.

  • Biometric authentication for both doors.

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​Man Traps

-Help prevent piggy backing

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