Fences
It can be a Deterrant and/or Preventative Control
Provides physical boundary against unauthorized access
Delay Intruders giving security professionals time to react
e.g. Trespassing, Theft, Vandalism, Unauthorized Facility Access
Gates
Can be a Deterrant and/or Preventative control
Placed at control points at the perimeter
ASTM Standards
Class 1: Residential
Class 2: Commercial & General Access
Class 3: Industrial & Limited Access
Class 4: Restricted Access
Bollards
It is a Preventative control
Short vertical posts designed to manage or redirect vehicular traffic
Creates a physical barrier from potential vehicular collision
Visual reminder of where vehicles are not permitted
ASTM F2656-07 M30 P1
Should be able to stop a 15,000 pound vehicle travelling at 30 mph and not allow it to move more than 1 meter
Lights
They are Detective and Deterrent control
Motion activated lights can be used to fully illuminate the entire area
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
They are Detective and Deterrent control
Can support Motion Detection, Night Vision, Facial Recognition, Remote Access
Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ): Can move camera or its angle to better detect issues
Old Cameras use tapes (often VHS) for storage
Modern Cameras use CCD (Charged Couple Device) or DVR (Digital Video Recorder)
Locks
They are Preventative control
Key Locks: Requires physical key to unlock
Pin Tumbler Lock: Pins of varying lengths to prevent access with correct key
Combination Locks: Not very secure. Used for low-security areas
Key Bitting Code: Can be copied and replicated
Lock Picking: Using lock picks to open the door
Lock Bumping: Using a shaved-down key that match the lock
Smart Cards
Contains a computer circuit
Can be contact or contactless cards
Mantrap
Also called Access Control Vestibule
A system that is designed with two doors that are electronically controlled to ensure that only one door can be opened at a given time
Helps to prevent Tailgating & Piggybacking
Turnstiles
They are a Preventative and Deterrent control
Helps to prevent Tailgating & Piggybacking
Contraband Checks
They are Preventative, Detective and Deterrent control
Found in high security facilities
Sensors
They are Detective and Deterrent control
Used to alert staff by triggering an alarm
Infrared Sensors: Good for low light or dark conditions, Change in body heat
Microwave Sensors: Movement Detection
Ultrasonic Sensors: Automated Doors, Movement Detection
Pressure Sensors: Unauthorized Entry
Security Guards
They are Deterrent, Detective, Preventative and Compensating control
Can serve many diverse purposes for an organization
Restricted Areas and Escorts
Track and funnel authorized visitors
e.g. Badges, Logs and Escorts