CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Cert Guide, 5th Edition

Chapter 15

Understanding the Importance of Physical Security Controls

This chapter covers the following topics related to Objective 2.7 (Explain the importance of physical security controls) of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification exam:

• Bollards/barricades

• Access control vestibules

• Badges

• Alarms

• Signage

• Cameras

  • Motion recognition

  • Object detection

• Closed-circuit television (CCTV)

• Industrial camouflage

• Personnel

  • Guards

  • Robot sentries

  • Reception

  • Two-person integrity/control

• Locks

  • Biometrics

  • Electronic locks

  • Physical locks

  • Cable locks

• USB data blocker

• Lighting

• Fencing

• Fire suppression

• Sensors

  • Motion detection

  • Noise detection

  • Proximity reader

  • Moisture detection

  • Cards

  • Temperature

• Drones

• Visitor logs

• Faraday cages

• Air gap

• Screened subnet ...