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Difficulty: EasyPhysical Security Controls

A facilities security team is planning physical enhancements for an enterprise data center building located near a heavy traffic intersection. To prevent vehicles from ramming through the main building entrance or damaging structural perimeter walls, which of the following physical security controls should be installed?

  1. BollardsAnswer
  2. B
    Access control vestibules
  3. C
    Faraday cages
  4. D
    Cable locks

Answer

Bollards are the physical security control designed specifically to prevent vehicle ramming and perimeter breaches by motor vehicles.
Bollards are heavy-duty vertical posts placed along perimeters, sidewalks, and building entrances specifically to block vehicles from driving into structures or secure grounds.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the threat identified in the scenario
The primary threat is vehicle impact or ramming into the building perimeter and main entrance.
Security measures must match the specific threat vector, which in this case is a vehicular collision.
2
Evaluate the function of physical security barriers
Bollards act as physical vehicle barriers capable of stopping or decelerating heavy motor vehicles.
Installing impact-resistant posts along building perimeters mitigates vehicle-borne entry or damage.

Key Concept

Physical Security Barriers and Vehicle Impact Protection
Estimated Time:45s
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