Physical security Course

29 minutes

Syllabus

Physical security overview

Video - 00:01:00

An introduction to the importance of physical security in protecting sensitive data and systems.
Physical security

Video - 00:10:00

This episode covers physical security controls such as door lock types and bollards, as well as encryption of data at rest.
Keylogger demo

Video - 00:05:00

Limited access to network computers can prevent malicious actors from installing components such as hardware key loggers, which can reveal user keystrokes to an attacker over a Wi-Fi network.
Environmental controls

Video - 00:05:00

This episode covers air flow management using hot and cold aisles as well as environmental monitoring to keep computing equipment at the correct temperature and humidity to function efficiently.
Chapter 3 exam question review

Video - 00:03:00

IT systems are greatly affected by physical security. This episode presents a scenario in which only some security controls effectively mitigate a security problem.
Physical security lab

Video - 00:03:00

A full IT security audit always includes physical security. In this episode, physical security considerations are presented.
Chapter 3 Ask Me Anything (AMA)

Video - 00:03:00

Some physical security controls protect physical property which includes harware IT devices. In this episode, IP cameras and CCTV are discussed.

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