18.1 – Physical Security Threats

Common Physical Security threats Today, physical security is easily overlooked, with network security breaches streaming all over the headlines. Computer and networking systems have always added more significance when companies have planned their security approaches. Yet, it is physical security that remains a key element that a company must look to strengthen its security. Physical security threats can be classified into four major categories:         Electrical threats: Electrical susceptibilities like voltage spark in hardware systems, and blackout arising from inadequate power supply. Electrical threats also come from unconditioned power and, in some severe situations, total power loss.…