Physical security

introduction of physical security. This chapter described physical security as an important issue to organizations and their infrastructure. Indeed, physical security was addressed as a mechanism that protect data, systems, equipment, facilities, people and all company assets. This chapter equally observed that the issue of physical security in today’s world is very alarming and at a raising costs for companies because environment are now becoming more dynamically complex. Computer memory, processors, has been stolen from companies at different point. Companies have witnessed robbery attack, terrorist attack, shooting rampage by disgruntled employees or students in an institution of learning. It was also vividly mentioned in this chapter that if any security measures such as closed-circuit TV (CCTV) surveillance, security guards, intrusion detection systems (IDSs) failed, then of course the fault is from a human being considered as the weakest link in information security. This chapter also noted that people did not embrace physical security the…

With physical controls you need to understand that this is a computer that is accessed right there on site and since this is a pharmacy it is going to be one of the three computers that are available at any of the three windows for anyone to use. There needs to be a username to log in with a password that has its own requirements attached to it. Also, with a computer onsite and physical access if no one is using the computer it needs to automatically lock itself within 10-15 minutes unless it…

Physical Security As Margaret Rouse of TechTalk.com stated, “Physical security is the protection of personnel, hardware, programs, networks, and data from physical circumstances and events that could cause serious losses or damage to an enterprise, agency, or institution. This includes protection from fire, natural disasters, burglary, theft, vandalism, and terrorism.” In the world we live in today physical security is often over looked (Rouse, 2005). News organizations sensationalize the…

Another physical threat to supply chain security is related to facility maintenance and how it can be structurally vulnerable. These vulnerabilities can come in many forms but can be protected with a variety of access controls such as perimeter security (i.e. fencing, barriers, security guards, etc.), and monitoring equipment such as surveillance and alarm systems. It is imperative that preventive maintenance procedures are scheduled for these security devices to identify any environmental…

Task 2 (P2) Describe the following physical security measures and explain how they may be used to help keep systems secure. • Locks Locks are physical security measure that can be used in different aspect within the company. The locks can be put on the door to avoid people who not supposed be in the building or employees who not supposed be on that room. There are different types of locks that can be used within the company such as Password locks…

1. PHYSICAL SECURITY POLICY 1.1 Overview This policy is designed to set how Dalton, Walton & Carlton, Inc. (DW&C) strives to protect its employees, visitors and assets (buildings, property, information) against physical threats including but not limited to crimes (criminal damage and theft) and terrorism through the use of physical security controls. Physical security necessitates applicable layers of not only physical but also technical measures to ensure a complete equilibrium between not…

5. Physical Security Devices a) Employee Identification Badges / Smart Cards: The company should provide employees with picture identification badges with a smart chip and magnetic strip. The company will provide unique public-key infrastructure (PKI) certificates on the employee’s smart chip, which will allow user access to the company network. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) capable cards should not be used. While they are more convenient for access control than swipe cards, an…

With a government network, accessibility is determined on several different levels. For most military and government workers all that is needed is a commitment to the government through membership in the military or employment with the government. For some members needing access to Secret or higher information a background check is conducted to determine eligibility for clearance. Once eligibility is positively determined the member is issued a separate CAC that allows access to what is called a…

Security cameras punctuate the perimeter of my school, a black fence separates the outside world from my secured campus, and police officers are staples of my everyday experience, and yet, they put me at ease. With the increased publicity and frequency of school shootings, such devices allow hundreds of schools like mine to promote their students’ senses of safety and their faculty’s sense of control about what goes on within the school. While many schools have adopted methods similar to those…

Security is very essential to you as a homeowner. You need to optimize the security of your home as homeowner. There are many ways through which you can optimize the security of your home. Some of those ways include: installing electric gates in your home, fencing and so on. Did you know that keyless entry locks can help in optimizing the security of your home? Most homeowners have installed these locks in their homes. You will realize that burglars normally have evil motives of stealing your…