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Difficulty: EasyPhysical Security Controls

A network administrator needs to enhance the physical security of a network closet. Specifically, the administrator must prevent unauthorized users from plugging unauthorized Ethernet cables into open wall jacks and prevent physical theft of sensitive magnetic backup tapes stored in the room. Which of the following physical security controls should be implemented to meet these two goals? (Select TWO.)

  1. RJ45 port locksAnswer
  2. B
    Bollards
  3. Locking media safeAnswer
  4. D
    Faraday pouches
  5. E
    Biometric door locks

Answer

The correct physical security controls to implement are RJ45 port locks and a locking media safe.
RJ45 port locks directly prevent unauthorized physical connections into open network jacks, and a locking media safe prevents unauthorized individuals from taking physical backup tapes.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the control needed to secure open network wall jacks
RJ45 port locks insert into unused Ethernet jacks and require a special key to remove, physically blocking unauthorized connections.
Prevents unauthorized network access via physical cabling.
2
Identify the control needed to protect physical backup tapes against theft
A locking media safe provides a dedicated, locked enclosure for physical backup tapes.
Prevents physical removal and theft of data storage media.

Key Concept

Selecting appropriate physical security controls for port protection and data media storage.
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