A company is reviewing its physical security... | Information and Communication Technology (9-1) 0983 | Paper 1 Mock 21 | Theory

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A company is reviewing its physical security measures for its server room.

Physical security measure	Purpose
Locked doors with keycard access
CCTV cameras
Visitor sign-in log

(a) Complete the table by stating the purpose of each physical security measure. [3]

(b) Explain why physical security measures are needed in addition to software security. [3]

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(a) The completed table showing the purpose of each physical security measure:

Physical security measure	Purpose
Locked doors with keycard access	To restrict entry to the server room to authorised personnel only. Only staff with a valid keycard can unlock the door. [1]
CCTV cameras	To monitor and record who enters and leaves the server room, providing visual evidence in case of a security breach or incident. [1]
Visitor sign-in log	To maintain a record of all non-staff visitors, including the time and purpose of their visit, creating an audit trail for accountability. [1]

(b) Why physical security measures are needed in addition to software security:

Software security such as passwords and firewalls cannot prevent someone from physically accessing the servers. A person who reaches the hardware directly can bypass many digital protections. [1]
An intruder with physical access could steal hardware, install malicious devices (such as a keylogger or a rogue network device) or damage equipment directly. [1]
Physical security provides a first layer of defence that limits who can reach the hardware in the first place, complementing the software protections that guard against remote attacks. [1]

A company is reviewing its physical security measures for its server room. Physical security measure Purpose Locked doors with keycard access CCTV cameras V...