CISSP Exam Cram™ 2

Appendix . The CISSP Cram Sheet

PHYSICAL SECURITY

1. Facility controls include

   Lighting—. For lighting used to discourage crime, the NIST standard states that the area should be illuminated at 2 feet wide by 8 feet high.

   Fencing—. A height of 8 feet with three strands of barb wire will stop a determined intruder.

   Perimeter controls include gates, guards, CCTV, turnstiles, mantraps, and alarms.

2. Locks can be either:

   Cipher locks—. Programmable

   Preset locks—. Used on doors

   Device locks—. Used to prevent the theft of equipment

3. Facility management requires review of the facility:

   Proper construction and design should give attention to walls, doors, ceilings, windows, flooring, HVAC, and fire detection and suppression.

   The load of the building should be reviewed ...