Chapter 15. Policies, Procedures, and People

This chapter covers the following subjects:

Environmental ControlsWhen dealing with the environment, it is important for a security person to consider fire suppression methods, heating, cooling, and ventilation, and shielding, and how to protect server room. This section covers fire suppression methods such as fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and special hazard protection, and HVAC, shielding, and the Faraday cage concept.

Social EngineeringThis section delves into the methods and techniques that social engineers can employ to gain access to buildings and systems and obtain company data and personal information. It also covers the various ways that these social engineers can be defeated. ...

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