During a security assessment of a financial institution, a network administrator reviews the measures implemented to protect network infrastructure. The measures include installing biometric door locks on the main data center, deploying TACACS+ for switch administration authentication, implementing Port Security on access switches, and conducting quarterly user security awareness campaigns. Which of these measures is classified specifically as a physical access control?
- Installing biometric door locks on the main data center entryCevap
- BDeploying TACACS+ for centralized switch management authentication
- CImplementing Port Security to restrict unauthorized switch port connections
- DConducting quarterly security training campaigns on identifying phishing attacks
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Installing biometric door locks on the main data center entry
Installing biometric door locks directly controls physical access to the building and server room facilities housing network devices. Physical security controls include physical barriers, door locks, mantraps, security guards, and surveillance cameras that prevent unauthorized physical entry.
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Classification of Security Controls (Physical Access Controls vs. Technical Access Controls and Security Program Elements)