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Security (Core 2)

Physical and logical security, wireless protocols, malware and removal, permissions, and data destruction (Core 2 Domain 2, 28%).

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1

What is an access control vestibule (mantrap)?

A small space with two interlocking doors where only one door can open at a time, forcing entrants to authenticate individually and preventing tailgating.

2

What are bollards used for?

Short, sturdy posts placed outside a building to stop vehicles from ramming or driving into the entrance.

3

How does a badge reader control building access?

It reads an employee's ID badge (magnetic stripe, RFID, or smart card) and unlocks the door only for authorized credentials, while logging each entry.

4

What does a magnetometer detect at a facility entrance?

Metal objects such as weapons — it is a walk-through or handheld metal detector used for entrance screening.

5

What is a key fob in physical security?

A small hardware token carried on a keychain that unlocks doors via RFID/NFC or generates one-time codes for authentication.

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