In the context of access control, locks, gates, guards are examples of which of the following?

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• AAdministrative controls
• BTechnical controls
• CPhysical controls
• DLogical controls

• B
  6% (2)
• C
  91% (32)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

Administrative, technical and physical controls are categories of access control mechanisms. Logical and Technical controls are synonymous. So both of them could be eliminated as possible Physical Controls: These are controls to protect the organization's people and physical environment, such as locks, gates, and guards. Physical controls may be called "operational controls" in some contexts. Physical security covers a broad spectrum of controls to protect the physical assets (primarily the people) in an organization. Physical Controls are sometimes referred to as "operational" controls in some risk management frameworks. These controls range from doors, locks, and windows to environment controls, construction standards, and guards. Typically, physical security is based on the notion of establishing security zones or concentric areas within a facility that require increased security as you get closer to the valuable assets inside the facility. Security zones are the physical representation of the defense-in-depth principle discussed earlier in this chapter. Typically, security zones are associated with rooms, offices, floors, or smaller elements, such as a cabinet or storage locker. The design of the physical security controls within the facility must take into account the protection of the asset as well as the individuals working in that area.

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