10 Questions
Physical security refers to all physical barriers to secure ______
assets
Personnel security refers to the procedure followed or criteria applied to determine the work suitability of a particular ______
participant
Document and information security refers to any policies and regulations enforced to safeguard any classified ______ and information
document
Vulnerability means weakness, flaw or anything that can be exploited by a ______
threat
The 3 D's of security are Denial, ______, and Deterrence
Detection
Detection takes the form of guards and ______.
electronic devices
Security comes from the Latin word '______'.
securus
An asset is anything tangible or intangible that is capable of being ______ or controlled to produce value.
owned
A threat is anything that could affect ______.
assets
______ refers to the procedure followed or criteria applied to determine the work suitability of a particular participant.
Personnel security
Study Notes
Security Fundamentals
- Security originates from the Latin word "securus," meaning "safe" or "without care," or "se cura," where "se" means "free from" and "cura" means "care."
3 D's of Security
- Denial: denies access to protected areas and things using physical barriers like fences, etc.
- Detection: uses guards and electronic devices to detect potential threats.
- Deterrence: a combination of physical and psychological measures to discourage threats.
Security Categories
- Physical Security: all physical barriers to secure assets.
- Personnel Security: procedures and criteria to determine work suitability of individuals.
- Document and Information Security: policies and regulations to safeguard classified documents and information.
Key Concepts
- Asset: anything tangible or intangible capable of being owned or controlled to produce value.
- Risk: the possibility of loss.
- Threat: anything that could affect assets.
- Vulnerability: a weakness, flaw, or exploit that can be used by a threat.
Test your knowledge on the 3 D's of Security and learn about denial, detection, and deterrence. Discover how these concepts provide protection and safety, and explore the meaning and importance of security in various contexts.
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