Appendix A

Risk Mitigation: Securing the Stack

Introduction

Listed within this appendix is a layer-by-layer list of system security information that is useful when analyzing security and exploring ways to reduce vulnerabilities.

Physical

The check list shown in Table A.1 contains some common physical layer issues that can be reviewed to help measure overall physical security. While not all inclusive, it offers a good starting point.

Table A.1

Common Physical Layer Issues

IssueFinding
Is there perimeter security?Yes
No
If fence is present, what height is it?2–3 feet
4–5 feet
6 feet or taller
Is exterior lighting adequate to deter intruders?Yes
No
Is CCTV being used?Yes
No
Are exterior doors secured?Yes
No
Is access control being used at building entries?Access card ...

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