A company's loss control department identifies theft as a recurring loss type over the past year. Based on the department's report, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) wants to detect theft of…

Biometrics are primarily access control mechanisms used to verify identity for entry, not to detect the theft of equipment once a person is inside the secure area.

While cameras record events for forensic analysis or deterrence, they primarily observe rather than actively trigger an immediate alert based on the detection of equipment being moved or stolen.

Motion detectors actively sense movement or presence in a monitored area, triggering an immediate alert or alarm when unauthorized activity occurs, which directly facilitates the detection of individuals attempting to steal datacenter equipment. These systems are specifically designed for proactive intrusion detection around valuable assets.

Mantraps are physical access control systems designed to prevent tailgating and ensure one-person-at-a-time entry, not to detect the theft of equipment within a secured space.