Placement and use, power supplies, product handling, and relationships This, decision-makers must be concerned about building construction, roomĪssignments, emergency procedures, regulations governing equipment Minimizes the risk of resource theft and destruction. Physical security requires that building site(s) be safeguarded in a way that Guidelines for security policy development can be found in Chapter 3. Organization and its unique requirements. How it is done is secondary-and completely up to the The key is that the function isīeing performed. Of possible countermeasure solutions you can come up with severalĮffective ways to monitor your workplace. The point is that by brainstorming a range Other staff (from managers to receptionists) who are trained to monitor Particularly critical periods is another. Hiring full-time guards is only one of many options for dealing with What if my budget won't allow for hiring full-time security guards?Ī. Work orders and hiring reputable contractors.ĭetermining countermeasures often requires creativity: don't limit yourself to traditional solutions. Should not require effort beyond routine procedures for completing internal In any case, if the organization determines that it is necessaryĪnd feasible to implement a given security strategy, installing equipment (e.g., key locks, fire extinguishers, and surge protectors), while othersĭefinitely demand the services of consultants or contractors with specialĮxpertise (e.g., window bars, automatic fire equipment, and alarm
Strategies might require basic "'handyman"' skills to install simple equipment Raising staff awareness and insisting on adherence to regulations. Onceĭecided on, however, actually initiating a strategy is often as simple as There will certainly be some variation based on need priorities). Your findings might even show that notĮvery guideline is required to meet the specific needs of your site (and Your risk assessment results should arm you with the information Should contribute to your evidence of need.Įven if we wanted to implement these physical security guidelines,ĭeciding which recommendations to adopt is the most important step. When it comes time to argue for newįacilities, documenting those vulnerabilities that were not addressed earlier
The understanding that any steps you take make your system that much Implement those solutions that you can, with Yourself in this situation, use the risk assessment process described inĬhapter 2 to identify your vulnerabilities and become aware of your preferred security solutions. Ideally, oldĪnd unusable buildings are replaced by modern and more serviceableįacilities, but that is not always the case in the real world. What you need versus what you can afford and implement.
Securing your site is usually the result of a series of compromises. How can I implement adequate site security when I am stuck in an Preparedness, reliable power supplies, adequate climate control, and appropriate protection from intruders. It requires solid building construction, suitable emergency Theft, vandalism, natural disaster, manmade catastrophes, and accidentalĭamage (e.g., from electrical surges, extreme temperatures, and spilledĬoffee).
Physical security refers to the protection of building sites andĮquipment (and all information and software contained therein) from Security ( Chapter 9) are considerably more difficult, if not impossible, to Security ( Chapter 7), user access security ( Chapter 8), and network Security efforts-without it, information security ( Chapter 6), software Physical security is a vital part of any security plan and is fundamental to all Secure an information system, they are a perfectly logical place to begin.
Means the only precautions that need to be considered when trying to Most people think about locks, bars, alarms, and uniformed guards when