Physical Security

Greg Autry, CPP, CIPM, CSSM

The three main lines of defense for physical
security are:

a. Perimeter barriers - located at outer edge

of property - first line of defense

b. Exterior walls, ceilings, roofs and floors of

buildings themselves, considered the
second line of defense

c. Interim areas within the building

 Barriers
Chain-link
Barbed wire
Concertina wire
Barbed tape
Top Guard
 Alarm Systems

Microwave Sensor
Passive Ultrasonic
 Alarm Systems
Types of Alarm Systems
Electro-mechanical
Volumetric
How each works and in what type of
environment.
 Alarm Systems
Alarm Detection Systems
Local Alarm System
Auxiliary Alarm System
Propriety System

Basic Principles of Intrusion Detection

 Lighting
Different types of lighting
Continuous - most common
Standby
Movable
Emergency
 Lighting

Minimum Foot candles for all areas

Types of lighting fixtures Quartz,
mercury vapor etc
Definition of Lumen, Foot Candle
 Safes
UL Classifications for all safes
Vaults and safe minimum wall, door,
roof thickness.
Burn times for fire safes
Alarm systems
 Keys and Locks

Lock types Wafer, Lever, Cipher

What each is used for.
 Glass
Different types of Glass
Sheet
Plate
Tempered
Properties of Each type
 Miscellaneous
Cost Benefit Analysis
Security measures must be cost
effective
The three main Lines defense for
Physical security
Differences between Physical
Security Survey and Crime
Prevention Surveys
Additional Review