Chapter 4
Physical Access Controls
This chapter covers the following topics:
Physical access controls: Understanding what physical access controls are and their importance
Physical security controls: Ways to implement physical security controls
Monitoring physical security: Ways to monitor controls in place
Authorized versus unauthorized access: Differences between the two
Physical access controls are typically the first line of defense when protecting and securing an organization. These controls help reduce the chance of damage to the organization or theft of its property. Access controls come in many forms, such as badging systems, gates and barriers, and policies and procedures to follow to determine whether authorized and unauthorized ...
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