CompTIA Security+ Section 3

What are fencing and bollards?

Barriers used to block or slow entry.

What is forcible entry?

Breaking in using physical force.

What is piggybacking?

Letting someone follow you in with permission.

What is tailgating?

Someone sneaking in without being noticed.

What are padlocks?

Removable locks often used on gates or lockers.

What are pin and tumbler locks?

Locks using pins of different lengths to open.

What are numeric locks?

Locks opened with a code or number sequence.

What are wireless locks?

Locks controlled with wireless signals.

What are biometric locks?

Locks that use traits like fingerprints to open.

What are cipher locks?

Locks with push buttons for a code.

What are electronic access systems?

Systems that control entry with tech like cards or codes.

What are access badges?

Cards used to enter secure areas.

What is badge cloning?

Copying a badge to gain unauthorized access.

What are the steps to clone a badge?

Scan, copy, program, and use the fake badge.

What are sensors?

Devices that detect motion or changes in the environment.

What are security guards?

People hired to protect and monitor access.

What is security lighting?

Lights used to deter intruders and improve visibility.

What is video surveillance?

Cameras used to monitor and record activity.

What is visual obstruction?

Objects blocking the view of sensitive areas.

What are access control vestibules?

Double-door systems that limit entry to one person at a time.

What is false acceptance rate (FAR)?

Rate a system wrongly accepts an unauthorized user.

What is false rejection rate (FRR)?

Rate a system wrongly rejects an authorized user.

What is equal error rate (EER)?

Point where FAR and FRR are equal—used to measure accuracy.