Domain 7 · Objective reference 7.14 · Chapter 56 of 62
Operate physical security controls
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What this chapter explains
- Concepts and mechanisms
- Design, evidence and tradeoffs
Concepts and mechanisms
Physical operations enforce approved entry and protection of premises, equipment, media and restricted areas. Perimeter and internal controls serve different boundaries. Visitor management, deliveries, badges, keys, alarms and monitoring need owners, records and exception handling. A valid badge does not grant authority to every room or system.
Design, evidence and tradeoffs
Check maintenance and emergency states as well as ordinary use. Revoke physical access during relevant lifecycle changes and investigate anomalous access with suitable authority and privacy protection. Monitoring requires response, not merely recording. Coordinate with facility and safety functions so controls do not create unacceptable evacuation or operational hazards. Protect stored evidence and media according to their handling needs.
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A departing contractor’s physical badge and remote sessions are reviewed together, rather than treating directory disablement as complete offboarding.
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Why is a camera recording not necessarily an effective detective process?
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The intended event must be visible, retained appropriately, reviewed or alerted on and connected to an accountable response.
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