Physical security
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Specific security measures
- Using NZSIS-approved products
- Perimeter access controls
- Building construction
- Alarm systems
- Individual alarm options
- Access control systems
- Alarm system and other building management systems interoperability
- Locks, key systems, and doors
- Closed-circuit television
- Security lighting
- Security containers and cabinets
- Secure rooms, safes, and vaults
- Visitor control
- Receptionists and guards
- Other physical security measures
PHY015
Deter, Detect, Delay, Respond, Recover
Physical security measures aim to protect people, information, and assets from compromise or harm through the following techniques.
Deter
Deter or discourage unauthorised people from attempting to gain unauthorised access to your facility. Implement measures that unauthorised people perceive as too difficult or needing special tools and training to defeat.
Detect
Detect unauthorised access as early as possible. Implement measures to work out whether an unauthorised action is occurring or has occurred.
Delay
Delay an unauthorised access attempt for as long as possible to allow an effective security response to be activated. Implement measures to slow the progress of a harmful event.
Respond
An effective response counters the anticipated activity of an unauthorised person within a time appropriate to the delay measures. Prepare measures to prevent, resist, or mitigate the impact of an attack or event.
Recover
Take the steps required to recover from a security incident. Plan to restore operations to as near normal as possible in a timely manner following an incident.
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