Chapter 14

Physical Security

CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVES

14.01     Choosing a Business Location

14.02     Physical Access Controls

14.03     Implementing Environmental Controls

QQUESTIONS

Security breaches can be perpetrated remotely across a network or physically on the premises. The effects of physical security, such as barricades, locks, and guards, must not be underestimated. Many security breaches today are the result of poor physical security.

In addition, climate controls, including temperature, humidity, and ventilation, play a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing availability of computer systems. Poor ventilation in a server room could result in physical servers shutting down because of high temperatures.

1.   What can be done locally ...

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