A facilities security team is auditing physical access controls across a high-security corporate facility. Match each specialized physical security mechanism to the specific security risk it is primarily designed to mitigate.
- Faraday cageEavesdropping and interception of electromagnetic emissions from mobile devices
- Mantrap (Access Control Vestibule)Tailgating and piggybacking into a secure server room
- BollardsVehicle ramming and physical perimeter breaches by hostile automobiles
- Biometric scanner with anti-passbackReuse of valid credential tokens by unauthorized personnel immediately following an entry
Answer
Each physical security control maps directly to its intended threat mitigation: Faraday cage mitigates electromagnetic emissions interception; Mantrap prevents tailgating/piggybacking; Bollards stop vehicle ramming attacks; Biometric scanner with anti-passback prevents credential pass-back and re-entry abuse.
Each physical security mechanism addresses a unique physical threat vector: Faraday cages block RF emissions, mantraps enforce single-person physical access, bollards prevent vehicle ramming, and anti-passback controls stop credential reuse.
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Key Concept
Physical Security Controls and Threat Mitigation Functions