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Physical security measures

prevents user physically getting taccess to an it system and potentially stealing data

includes electronic swipe cards, locking the devices to a secure cable, cctv

Electronic swipe lock

Stores a physical pattern that the lock reads to unlock the door

same dimensions as a driver liscence or credit card

Some types pf key card include mechanial hole card, barcode, magnetic stripe, wiegand wire embedded cards, smart card, often embedded with a read/write lectronic microchip, RFID and NFC proximity cards

Secured device

Uses a small cable which is pushed into a device, twisted, and the locked

it cannot be removed easily or without the key/code

Used on smal devices like laptops, phones or tablets

can be looped around a heavy or secured object to help secure it

When it is installed, it often prevents the premoval of an important part of the computer

CCTV

Closed circuit television

Video surveillance

transfers video to a limited number or monitors

acts as a good detterent

Ensures people do not steal from the area

Passwords

Software security measure

Traditional method

Most organisations require accounts to have a password on setup

Different froms such as patterns drawn connecting a series of dots or gesture passwords

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