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5.1.3. Physical Security and Deception
Physical Controls:
- Badges/Access cards: Control building/room entry
- Biometrics: Fingerprint, facial recognition, iris scan
- Surveillance: Cameras, motion detection
- Locks: Physical key, keypad, smart locks
- Access control vestibule (mantrap): Two interlocking doors—the second opens only after the first closes—so one person passes per authentication, stopping tailgating
- Protected cabling: Run cable through conduit or covered, secured trays where it passes through public areas
Security Through Deception:
- Honeypot: Decoy system designed to attract attackers
- Honeynet: Network of honeypots
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Written byAlvin Varughese
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