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Difficulty: MediumPhysical Security Controls

An IT technician is setting up desktop workstations in an unsupervised public library computer room. The facility management wants to prevent visitors from opening the computer cases to steal or tamper with internal components such as RAM and system drives. Which of the following physical security controls should the technician install?

  1. Chassis locksAnswer
  2. B
    Privacy filters
  3. C
    Access control vestibules
  4. D
    Bollards

Answer

Chassis locks
Chassis locks (or case locks) prevent unauthorized individuals from removing the side panel or cover of a computer case, effectively protecting internal components like memory, storage drives, and processors from physical theft or tampering.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary threat described in the scenario
The main risk is unauthorized physical access to internal system components (RAM, storage drives) by opening the desktop computer case.
Understanding the specific vector of physical access isolates the appropriate physical security control.
2
Evaluate the available physical security controls against the specific requirement
Chassis locks directly restrict physical access to the computer's internal enclosure.
Securing the case physically prevents users from removing panels or accessing internal hardware.

Key Concept

Hardware Enclosure Protection
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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