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CHAPTER 12Physical Security: Core 2 Objective 2.1: Summarize various security measures and their purposes.

Keeping technology safe involves both physical and electronic security measures. In this chapter, you will learn about physical security measures covered in Core 2 Objective 2.1. The remainder of Objective 2.1 is covered in Chapter 13, Logical Security. This chapter covers what you need to know about:

• Physical security
• Physical security for staff

PHYSICAL SECURITY

Physical security uses structures and physical objects to protect offices, laboratories, and warehouses, as well as the information they contain. The different types of physical security are covered in this section.

Access Control Vestibule

One of the most obvious ...