Chapter 15

Physical Security and Risk

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA NETWORK+ EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • 1.1 Explain the functions and applications of various network devices
    • IDS/IPS
  • 2.4 Explain the importance of implementing network segmentation
    • Honeypot/honeynet
  • 3.1 Compare and contrast risk-related concepts
    • Disaster recovery
    • Business continuity
    • Battery backups/UPS
    • First responders
    • Data breach
    • End user awareness and training
    • Single point of failure
      • Critical nodes
      • Critical assets
      • Redundancy
    • Adherence to standards and policies
    • Vulnerability scanning
    • Penetration testing
  • 3.4 Compare and contrast physical security controls
    • Mantraps
    • Network closets
    • Video monitoring
      • IP cameras/CCTVs
    • Door access controls
    • Proximity readers/key fob

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