Physical Security is an area that is relatively unknown to most information security professionals, and yet it is one of the most important elements of an effective and complete information security program. In this course, Physical Security, you will gain an understanding of how a breach in physical security may lead to the breach of information and systems despite the effectiveness of other technical controls. First, you will learn the principles of physical security and how to protect systems and data. Then, you will examine environmental controls and learn the threats to physical security systems. Finally, you will discover how to integrate physical security controls into information security frameworks. By the end of this course, you’ll be comfortable with your knowledge of physical and environmental security.
Author Name: Kevin Henry
Author Description:
Kevin Henry is a well-known and respected educator and lecturer in the fields of information security and audit. Kevin uses his more than 30 years of practical experience as a network technician, computer programmer, and information systems auditor to deliver outstanding presentations that make each topic interesting, relevant, and useful. Often described by students as “The best instructor I have ever had,” Kevin has the ability to provide quality instruction that engages the audience and provi… more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Location Security and Defense in Depth
  17mins
• Integration of Physical and Information Security
  33mins
• Environmental Security
  26mins