Glossary 🏢 Physical

Physical Security

Server room controls

Locks, access limits, and environmental protections like cooling and fire suppression for rooms holding key equipment.

Why this matters

Someone who can walk up to an unlocked computer, server, or filing cabinet can often bypass many digital protections.

More in Physical

Badge systemsElectronic access cards or fobs that control and record who enters which doors and when.CCTVClosed-Circuit Television cameras that record activity to deter, detect, and review physical incidents.Visitor managementSigning visitors in, identifying them, and escorting or limiting where they can go.BiometricsUsing physical traits, such as fingerprints or face recognition, to confirm identity before granting access.

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