Introduction
Physical security refers to the provision of a safe environment for information processing activities and to the use of the environment to control the behavior of personnel.
The objectives in this chapter are explained and supported by observing the categories defined by (ISC)2 and addressing a number of supporting topics. (ISC)2 groups physical security issues into five categories. These are
Facility requirements— Such as site selection and construction and perimeter control
Technical controls— Such as card or token systems
Environmental/life and safety— Such as power and fire issues
Physical security threats— Such as weather and other natural events and intentional attacks
Elements of physical security— Such as sensors and surveillance ...
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