ISC2 CC Access Controls Concepts Practice Question
An organization is designing a defense-in-depth strategy for physical security. Which of the following are examples of layered physical controls? (Choose THREE.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Fencing and bollards around the property
Defense in depth uses multiple layers: perimeter, building, room, and equipment controls.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Fencing and bollards around the property
Why this is correct
External perimeter control.
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Biometric reader on server room door
Why this is correct
Internal room control.
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Encryption of data at rest
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a logical control.
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Intrusion detection system on the network
Why it's wrong here
Network IDS is a logical control.
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Access badge system at building entrance
Why this is correct
Building entrance control.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Defense in depth
Defense in depth is a cybersecurity strategy that uses multiple layers of security controls to protect information and systems, so if one layer fails, another layer is already in place to stop the attack.
Key term
Organization
An Organization is a top-level container in Google Cloud that represents your company or entities and serves as the root node for all your cloud resources, policies, and access control.
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