Brief Overview:

As an IT professional you deal day in and day out with securing Operating systems, patching software, installing and configuring firewall and routers But what about the physical infrastructure? Do you understand how simple techniques can allow theft of your company resources? In this session we will discuss how to reduce the possibility of loss of data and equipment. Physical security may not be part of your job but you should be aware and having discussions with the personnel who are responsible. Or does Physical Security become one of your job responsibilities? Come to this session and learn about one of the most important and yet least thought about areas of security by IT professionals.

Outline:

In this session we will cover:

• Chronology of Data Breaches
• Security
• Risk Assessment
• Steps
• Types of Threats
  • Natural
  • Man Made
• Physical Protection
• Access
• Areas to Protect
• Harden the Target
  • Protective Barriers
  • Lighting
• Types of Fences
• Lighting
• Warning Signs
• Lock Types
• Fire Protection
• Power Outages/Fluctuations
• Workstations
• Policies and Procedures