Security System Design & Implementation Flashcards
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Which physical security standard provides design guidance specifically for protection of critical infrastructure facilities in the US?
Answer: ASIS SPC.1
ASIS SPC.1 (Security Management Standard) and related ASIS guidelines provide frameworks for physical security program design including critical infrastructure.
A consultant is designing a server room access system. Which authentication factor combination provides the strongest assurance?
Answer: Biometric + badge + PIN
Three-factor authentication (something you have, something you know, something you are) provides the highest assurance level for high-value assets.
What is 'tailgating countermeasure' in access control system design?
Answer: Using mantrap vestibules or door sensors to detect multiple entries per credential
Mantraps and door sensors physically or electronically prevent unauthorized persons from following a valid credential holder through a secure door.
When conducting a security system vulnerability assessment, which method involves simulating an attacker's approach to identify weaknesses?
Answer: Red team exercise
A red team exercise actively simulates adversary tactics to uncover exploitable vulnerabilities that passive assessments may miss.
A retail client experiences frequent shoplifting at store exits. Which EAS system type uses hard security tags that trigger an alarm if not removed?
Answer: Acousto-magnetic (AM) EAS
Acousto-magnetic EAS systems use hard tags that resonate at a specific frequency when passing through detection pedestals, triggering an alarm.
In CCTV system design, what does 'dwell time' refer to?
Answer: Duration each camera view is displayed on a multiplexed monitor
Dwell time is how long each camera feed is shown on a monitor during sequential switching, affecting how quickly operators notice events.
Which document formally specifies the performance requirements a security system must meet before final acceptance by the client?
Answer: Acceptance test procedure (ATP)
An acceptance test procedure defines measurable criteria against which the installed system is tested to confirm it meets the specified design requirements.