14.3.4 Physical Security

While reviewing video files from your organization's security cameras, you notice a suspicious person using piggybacking to gain access to your building. The individual in question did not have a security badge. Which of the following security measures would you MOST likely implement to keep this from happening in the future?

Access control vestibule

A public library has purchased new laptop computers to replace their older desktop computers and is concerned that they are vulnerable to theft. Which of the following laptop features should they use to physically secure the new laptops?

Cable locks

You have been hired to evaluate a client's building security. In your walkthrough, you notice the following: A high fence is installed around the property. Security cameras are installed on all buildings. The parking lot has light poles installed in all areas. Vehicles are able to drive straight to the building entrance itself. Which of the following would you MOST likely recommend that your client do to increase security based on this information?

Install bollards.

You have been hired to evaluate a client's building security. In your walkthrough, you notice the following: All pieces of equipment have cable locks installed. Server racks are locked and have alarms. The WAP for the guest Wi-Fi is located on the receptionist's desk. Biometric locks are installed on high security rooms. Which of the following would you MOST likely recommend that your client do to increase security based on this information?

Install the WAP on the ceiling or inside of a special locked box.

Which of the following door locks provides authentication to a specific lock over a Bluetooth connection?

Key fob

Which of the following can be paired with a motion sensor to improve security?

Lights

Which of the following should be installed inside the entrance to the building to prevent weapons or unauthorized equipment being brought into the building?

Magnetometer

You have been hired to evaluate your client's building security. In your walkthrough, you notice the following: A high fence is installed around the property. Visitors are able to enter the building and are checked in by a receptionist. Security cameras are installed on all buildings. Server racks are locked and have alarms. Which of the following would you MOST likely recommend that your client do to increase security based on this information?

Place a security guard at the entrance gate with an access list to control who comes on the property.

You are a security consultant and have been hired to evaluate an organization's physical security practices. All employees must pass through a locked door to enter the main work area. Access is restricted using a biometric fingerprint lock. A receptionist is located next to a locked door in the reception area. They use an iPad application to log any security events that may occur. They also use their iPad to complete work tasks as assigned by the organization's CEO. Network jacks are provided in the reception area so that employees and vendors can access the company network for work-related purposes. Users within the secured work area have been trained to lock their workstations if they will be leaving them for any period of time. Which of the following recommendations are you MOST likely to make to this organization to increase their security? (Select two.)

Train the receptionist to keep their iPad in a locked drawer when not in use. Disable the network jacks in the reception area.

You have five salespeople who work out of your office and who frequently leave their laptops laying on their desks in their cubicles. You are concerned that someone might walk by and take one of these laptops. Which of the following is the BEST protection method to address your concerns?

Use cable locks to chain the laptops to the desks.