Physical Security Concepts

What is the primary function of bollards as a physical security control?

To deter and physically stop vehicle intrusions

An access control vestibule (also known as a mantrap) is a physical security access control system used to prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to restricted areas. An example mantrap could be a two-door entrance point connected to a guard station where an individual entering from the outside remains locked inside until they provide the required authentication token to unlock the inner door. (T/F)

True

A facility implements badge readers at entry doors, requiring staff to present RFID cards to unlock them. This setup is an example of which type of security measure?

Physical security control

What type of physical security control does video surveillance represent?

Detective control

Which physical security measure often works together with motion sensors to provide real-time alerts of unauthorized activity?

Alarm systems

Which of the following security controls are designed to physically prevent unauthorized access?

Door locks

Equipment locks

A company wants a physical security control measure that can provide both deterrence and on-site, in-person response to suspicious activity. Which of the solutions listed below should the company implement?

Security guards

A business wants to reduce the likelihood of both unauthorized pedestrian and vehicle access across its entire restricted perimeter. Which physical security control would best serve this purpose?

Fencing

Which of the following answers describe the characteristics of a key fob?

Contains a simple embedded chip with a unique identifier or code

Often used as a simple, single-purpose physical access security token

Small, portable plastic device, often attached to a keyring

Which of the features listed below apply to smart cards?

Contains an embedded chip that can perform complex functions like encryption and data processing

Multi-purpose use for both physical and logical access, identity, and finance

Credit card-sized, flat plastic card

A technician configures an access control system that allows employees to unlock doors by holding their smartphone near a reader. This technology is an example of what type of security measure?

Mobile digital key

A locked cabinet with a corresponding sign-out log is a standard procedure to maintain accountability and tracking for

Physical keys

In the context of IT security, the term "Biometrics" refers to both physiological (biological) characteristics of the human body and behavioral traits that can be used for identification and access control purposes. Physiological biometrics are based on static, physical characteristics of the human body, such as fingerprints, retina scans, and facial features, while behavioral biometrics are based on patterns and traits derived from human actions, such as keystroke dynamics, gait, and voice patterns. (T/F)

True

A security system uses infrared light to scan the unique pattern of blood vessels at the back of a user's eye to grant access. This is an example of what type of biometric technology?

Retina scanner

Which biometric technology is widely used for mobile device authentication due to low cost and ease of integration?

Fingerprint scanner

A large corporation needs a biometric solution for a restricted server farm. The solution must provide strong security and be difficult to spoof. Of the available options, which physical access control method would be the best choice?

Palm print scanner

Which technology uses biometric data to identify or verify a person based on their facial features?

FRT

Voice recognition (or voiceprint recognition) is a biometric authentication method used in physical access security systems to identify or verify individuals based on unique vocal characteristics such as pitch, tone, and speech patterns. A key advantage of this technology is its convenience and ability to be used remotely, enabling secure access without the need for physical contact or additional devices. A key disadvantage is that its accuracy can be affected by background noise, poor audio quality, or changes in a person’s voice due to illness or aging. In addition, using a voiceprint as the only form of authentication makes a system vulnerable to replay attacks, where it can be bypassed with a high-quality recording of an authorized user's voice. (T/F)

True

What is the primary role of lighting as a physical access security measure?

Deterrence

In a multi-layered physical security system, where would a magnetometer typically be placed?

At the building's main entrance as a primary screening point