CISSP 2013 Domain: Physical (Environment) Security

Overview/Description
Physical security is the foundation for all networking security mechanisms. Unless a network is physically secure from threats, all other types of security can be negated. This course focuses on the need for, and implementation of physical security and how it is used as an all encompassing backbone for enterprise security. This course guides you through the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) recommended by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) for its Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. The CISSP credential certifies student expertise in ten different knowledge domains.

Target Audience
Mid- and senior-level managers who are working toward or have already attained positions as CISOs, CSOs, or Senior Security Engineers

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

CISSP 2013 Domain: Physical (Environment) Security

recognize threats to an organization's physical security

identify the components of a layered defense system

identify perimeter security mechanisms

identify the physical security considerations when designing or building a facility

match the CPTED strategies to their descriptions

propose a security solution for a given scenario

determine the design measures that can be taken to increase facility security for a given scenario

identify the mechanisms and controls for securing building services

match the technologies used by an IDS to their descriptions

select the most appropriate intrusion detection technology for a scenario

identify the characteristics of a compartmentalized area

specify an appropriate strategy for securing compartmentalized areas in a given scenario

recognize the features of physical security elements

identify the fundamental considerations involved in key control

determine the best approach to securing building services for a given scenario

identify how to secure a facility and its contents in a given scenario

recognize how to implement an effective physical barrier as a security measure