Physical Security Controls

A customer reports that their laptop was stolen from their desk over the weekend. The laptop contained sensitive client data. Which physical security control should have been implemented to prevent this theft?

During a security audit, you find that a company's server room door is propped open with a trash can to allow airflow. What is the most immediate physical security risk in this scenario?

A company's server room has a door with a proximity card reader. Employees report that the door sometimes does not close fully, allowing it to be pushed open without a card. What is the best solution?

A company is designing a secure entry for a high-security lab. They need to ensure that only one person can enter at a time and that the person must be authenticated before the second door opens. Which physical security control should be used?

A technician is configuring a new server rack in a shared office space. Which physical security measure should be applied to prevent unauthorized physical access to the servers?

A technician is troubleshooting why a smart card reader at a secure entrance fails intermittently. Users can sometimes enter, but other times the reader does not respond. What should the technician check first?

A small office wants to restrict access to the server room to only authorized IT staff. They need a solution that does not require keys or cards that can be lost. Which physical security control should they implement?

A company is implementing a new policy to prevent tailgating at the main entrance. Which physical security control should they deploy?

A data center manager wants to implement a physical security control that can detect if a server chassis has been opened without authorization. Which control should they use?

A school district is deploying laptops to students and wants to deter theft while keeping devices usable. Which physical security control should they implement on the laptops?

A company experiences a data breach after an attacker physically removes a hard drive from an unsecured workstation. The workstation was in a public area. Which combination of physical and logical controls would have best prevented this?

A small business wants to prevent unauthorized individuals from following employees through a secure entrance after badge access is granted. Which physical security control is specifically designed to address this threat?

During a security incident investigation, you discover that an attacker gained physical access to a network closet by using a cloned RFID badge. Which control would have most effectively prevented this type of attack?

A customer reports that their laptop was stolen from a locked office over the weekend. The office door uses a standard key lock, and the laptop was not physically secured. Which physical security control would have most likely prevented this theft?

During a security audit, you find that a server room door has a standard key lock, but the key is kept in an unlocked drawer nearby. Which physical security principle is being violated?

During a routine security audit, you find that an employee has taped their door lock open to avoid using their badge every time they leave for a break. What is the most immediate security concern with this practice?

A technician is tasked with securing a shared office printer that stores sensitive documents on its hard drive. The printer is in an open area. Which physical security measure should be prioritized to protect the data on the printer?

A technician is deploying laptops for a sales team that works remotely from coffee shops and client sites. The laptops contain sensitive customer data. Which physical security control is most practical for these mobile devices?

A technician is configuring a new server room and needs to ensure that only authorized personnel can physically access it. The company wants a solution that does not require replacement of keys or cards if one is lost. Which access control method best meets this requirement?

A company is moving to a new office and wants to secure its server room against both unauthorized entry and environmental hazards. Which combination of physical controls should be implemented?

An organization experiences a data breach when an attacker physically removes hard drives from a decommissioned server that was placed in a storage area without being properly sanitized. What physical security control should have been implemented?

A small business wants to secure its network switch located in a shared office area. The switch has no built-in lock. Which combination of physical controls provides the best protection against unauthorized tampering?

A company is deploying new laptops to remote workers. They need to ensure that if a laptop is stolen, the data on it cannot be accessed. Which two physical security controls should be configured before shipment?

A user complains that their computer is running slowly and they see a USB drive they don't recognize plugged into the front port. What is the first step a technician should take to address this potential security issue?

During a routine security walkthrough, you notice that an employee has propped open a secured door to the server room with a doorstop to allow easy access for a cleaning crew. What is the most immediate action you should take?

A helpdesk technician receives a call from an employee who says their smart card stopped working for building access. The employee is in a hurry and asks the technician to remotely disable the card and issue a temporary PIN for the day. What should the technician do first?

A retail store wants to protect its point-of-sale (POS) terminals from unauthorized physical access during off-hours. The terminals are in an open area with no lockable cabinets. Which control should be prioritized?

During a security audit, you discover that a supply closet containing spare hard drives has a door that can be opened with a standard paperclip. What is the most appropriate recommendation to address this vulnerability?

A user reports that their laptop was stolen from their desk overnight. The security team reviews badge logs and finds no after-hours access to the floor. What physical security control should be implemented to prevent this from recurring?

A company wants to secure its server room door so that only authorized personnel can enter. They need a system that can be quickly revoked if an employee leaves and that logs entry attempts. Which physical security control best meets these requirements?