Physical Protection

Definition

The security quality subfactor, physical protection, is the degree to which a business enterprise, application, component, or center protects itself from physical assault.

Measurement

Physical protection is typically measured in terms of:

• The [number/percentage] of physical attacks [of a given type] [of a given level of sophistication] that are prevented.

Requirements

See physical protection requirements.

Mechanisms

Typical mechanisms for implementing support for authentication include:

• Locked Doors
• Security Guards
• Rapid Access to Police

Guidelines

The following guidelines have been found to be useful regarding physical protection:

• TBD