What you'll learn

Physical Security is an area that is relatively unknown to most information security professionals, and yet it is one of the most important elements of an effective and complete information security program. In this course, Physical Security, you will gain an understanding of how a breach in physical security may lead to the breach of information and systems despite the effectiveness of other technical controls. First, you will learn the principles of physical security and how to protect systems and data. Then, you will examine environmental controls and learn the threats to physical security systems. Finally, you will discover how to integrate physical security controls into information security frameworks. By the end of this course, you'll be comfortable with your knowledge of physical and environmental security.