6.6. Summary

In this chapter, I covered the key elements of physical security, social engineering, and the environment. This chapter also showed you how business continuity, information security, and access models work.

Physical security measures include access controls, physical barriers, and environmental systems. Environmental considerations include electrical, fire-suppression, and interference issues.

Wireless cell technology is growing at a rapid rate worldwide. The newest technology (GSM) allows interchangeable modules called SIMs to be used for international access. United States and European standards aren't interchangeable at this time. Many cell phone manufacturers are building cell phones that can operate in either environment equally ...

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