Security for Business Professionals

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Physical Security

Abstract

This chapter discusses various physical security measures and procedures to improve an organization's security and protection against unauthorized threats and other vulnerabilities.

Keywords

Access control; Alarms; Barriers; Closed-circuit television (CCTV); Defense in depth; Doors; Fencing; Lighting; Perimeter security; Physical security; Safes; Security cameras; Security integration; Security layers; Sensors; Vaults; Walls; Windows

Physical security is one of the three primary areas within the overall safety and security arena, and arguably the most significant. This is particularly true if your business focuses on manufacturing or commodities, as the primary focus for physical security is on items and documentation that ...