AP®︎ Cybersecurity: Topic 2.4 Flashcards

A control that reveals unauthorized or suspicious physical activity occurring now or after the event

A control that visually monitors a designated space and can preserve footage of people, movements, and actions

Live monitoring supports immediate detection and response; recorded footage supports later investigation and reconstruction

Software that analyzes faces in camera footage and can alert defenders when an unauthorized individual enters a controlled area

Position cameras for useful coverage and angles over likely actions and ingress or egress points while limiting blind spots, obstructions, and tampering

A person who monitors physical activity, interprets suspicious behavior, and can question individuals or begin an immediate response

A guard who remains at one location to provide continuous protection, especially at entrances, traffic funnels, or high-value assets

A guard who moves through an area, providing broad, unpredictable coverage suited to perimeters and exterior spaces

A control that detects movement in a monitored area and raises an alert without identifying the person or action

Place sensors in sensitive, low-traffic areas where movement is unexpected, ideally within camera coverage; avoid busy areas that generate false alarms

Employees notice unauthorized people or suspicious behavior in their workspace and alert security for investigation

A log of the credential, door, and time of an access attempt or entry; acceptance proves the credential was valid, not who carried it

A record of how long a door remained open; an unusually long interval can indicate possible piggybacking or tailgating

A controlled entry space that admits people individually to help prevent piggybacking and tailgating into sensitive areas

An alert indicates unusual activity requiring investigation; a confirmed breach is supported by verification such as footage, observation, or correlated records

Lock and control every entry to areas containing sensitive information or systems so adversaries cannot bypass monitored entry points