An administrator is updating the office's physical security plan and installs a series of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in hallways, entry points, and the server room. Which of the following BEST describes the primary security purpose of these cameras?
To provide digital signage that displays company announcements
To monitor ambient temperature and trigger HVAC adjustments
To automatically unlock doors for employees carrying RFID badges
To deter unauthorized activity and supply recorded footage for investigations
CCTV cameras are deployed mainly to discourage unauthorized activity and to create a video record that can be reviewed during or after an incident. The presence of cameras makes intruders think twice (deterrence) and provides footage that can serve as evidence in investigations. They are not used to unlock doors, regulate HVAC, or display digital signage.
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