Physical Security, CISSP Mind Map

CISSP Mind Map is a think tool that reflects instantly what goings on your head, it’s perfect to help in your study improving the power of your mind!
It’s help you easily remember points that you already studied, as CISSP certification has a lot of topics probably you will need a way to keeping your brain reminding lightly the CBK domains.

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Project Blackbox: earthquake test

Inside cameras capture what happens when a magnitude 6.7 earthquake rattles Sun's Project Blackbox modular datacenter.

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CISSP questions: Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

The recording of events with a closed-circuit TV camera is considered a:
Preventative control.
Detective control.
Compensating control.
Corrective control.

Question 1177 | Difficulty level: 2/5 | Relevancy: 3/3
Correct answer: Detective control
Details: Visual surveillance or recording devices such as closed circuit television are used in conjunction with guards in order to enhance their surveillance ability and to record events for future analysis or prosecution. When events are monitored, it is considered preventative whereas recording of events is considered detective in nature.
Study area: CISSP CBK domain: Physical Security
Covered topics: Administrative physical security controls, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

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Controls and countermeasures about Physical Security

Controls and countermeasures about Physical Security and their gains:

1. Deterrence of criminal activity
Fences
Warning signs
Security guards
Dogs

2. Delay of intruders to help ensure that they can be caught
Locks
Defense in depth measures
Access controls

3. Detection of intruders
External intruder sensors
Internal intruder sensors

4. Assessment of situations
Security guard procedures
Communication structure (calling tree)

5. Response to intrusions and disruptions
Response force
Emergency response procedures
Police, fire, medical personnel

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CISSP questions: Physical Security

Which of the following is the preferred way to suppress an electrical fire?
CO2 or Halon or Halon ozone friendly replacement
CO2, soda acid, or Powder
water or soda acid
Co2 or soda acid

Question 233 | Difficulty level: 2/5 | Relevancy: 3/3
Correct answer: CO2 or Halon or Halon ozone friendly replacement
Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, page 335.
Details: It must be noted that Halon is now banned in most country or cities.
Study area: CISSP CBK domain #10 - Physical Security
Covered topic: Fire and smoke detection and suppression systems

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