CompTIA SecurityX CAS-005 (V5) Practice Question

Rotating barriers combined with badge-based access and active camera surveillance offer a layered and effective approach to physical security. Each person must individually authenticate to pass through the barrier, reducing the risk of tailgating or unauthorized piggybacking. Cameras capture visual logs of entry events, and electronic badge readers maintain detailed logs for auditing purposes. This provides both access control and monitoring. Other approaches, such as relying on a human guard or using shared keypads, introduce weaknesses through manual error, lack of audit trails, or the potential for shared credentials. Strong physical access systems rely on automation, individual validation, and surveillance for reliable, scalable protection.