WEEK 5 - Physical Security I

Define Physical Security

Physical security protects people, property, and information from harm or loss, using a combination of physical measures (ex. barriers)

List the 4 basic functions of physical security strategy

🚪 Controlling Access: manage entry to people, areas, systems, or assets | 👀 Observation: monitor to detect threats & plan response | 🚨 Detecting Events: identify incidents & trigger alerts | 🛡️ Responding to Situations: neutralize, contain, and mitigate threats | 💡 Key Idea: Control • Observe • Detect • Respond: the core of physical security.

List some examples of structural components of physical security

barriers, fencing, locks, lighting

Would you think that chain link fencing is appropriate in most cases of physical security?

1. ✅ When Appropriate:

   1. Low–moderate risk sites

   2. Quick, low-cost boundary or visibility aid

2. ⚠ Limits:

   1. Easy to cut or climb

   2. No vehicle or blast protection

3. 🔧 Use With:

   1. Lighting, cameras, patrols, clear zones

4. ❌ Not for:

   1. High-value or high-threat areas