What is the focus of physical security?

The focus of physical security centers on restricting unauthorized physical access to facilities, equipment, and resources. This includes safeguarding physical locations where sensitive data and critical assets are stored. Effective physical security measures can include the use of locks, security personnel, surveillance cameras, access control systems, and environmental controls to deter or prevent theft, vandalism, or other physical threats that could compromise the integrity of an organization’s infrastructure.

In this context, protecting against unauthorized physical access is essential because even the most sophisticated cyber defenses can be undermined if an individual can gain direct, physical access to critical systems or areas. Therefore, physical security serves as a foundational layer in a comprehensive security strategy, aiming to protect not just the premises but also the data and systems housed within those premises.