A junior security administrator has been tasked with recommending solutions to prevent unauthorized individuals from physically entering a company's new sensitive data center. The administrator is considering options such as biometric scanners, mantraps, and security guards. Which category of security controls do these solutions fall under?
Physical access controls are measures designed to restrict entry to physical areas like data centers. The recommended solutions, such as biometric scanners, mantraps, and security guards, are all examples of physical controls. Logical access controls refer to software-based mechanisms like passwords, firewalls, and access control lists (ACLs) that protect data and systems. Administrative controls are policies and procedures, such as security awareness training and personnel background checks. Perimeter controls can refer to the physical perimeter (fences) or network perimeter (firewalls), but 'physical controls' is the specific category for controlling entry into a room.
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