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220-802 · Question #558

Which of the following is the BEST example of a physical security barrier?

The correct answer is B. Cypherlock. A Cypherlock is a physical combination or keypad-based door lock, making it the only true physical security barrier among the choices. The other options are software or logical security controls.

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Question

Which of the following is the BEST example of a physical security barrier?

Options

  • AFirewall
  • BCypherlock
  • CStrong passwords
  • DBitLocker

How the community answered

(46 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    91% (42)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

A Cypherlock is a physical combination or keypad-based door lock, making it the only true physical security barrier among the choices. The other options are software or logical security controls.

AFirewall

A firewall is a network security device or software that filters traffic between network segments; it provides no physical access barrier.

BCypherlockCorrect

A Cypherlock is a physical access control device - typically a keypad or combination lock mounted on a door - that prevents unauthorized physical entry into a secured area. It is a hardware barrier that stops physical intrusion, satisfying the definition of a physical security control.

CStrong passwords

Strong passwords are a logical authentication control that protects digital accounts and systems but do not restrict physical access to a location.

DBitLocker

BitLocker is a Windows full-disk encryption feature that protects data at rest; it is a software-based security control, not a physical barrier.

Concept tested: Physical vs. logical security barriers

Source: https://www.comptia.org/content/guides/what-is-physical-security

Topics

#physical security#Cypherlock#access control#security barriers

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