Physical security describes security measures that are designed to deny unauthorized access to facilities, equipment and resources and to protect personnel and property from damage or harm (such as espionage, theft, or terrorist attacks). Physical security involves the use of multiple layers of interdependent systems that can include CCTV surveillance, security guards, protective barriers, locks, access control, perimeter intrusion detection, deterrent systems, fire protection, and other systems designed to protect persons and property. Overview Physical security systems for protected facilities are generally intended to: deter potential intruders (e.g. warning signs, security lighting and perimeter markings); detect intrusions and monitor/record intruders (e.g. intruder alarms and CCTV systems); and trigger appropriate incident responses (e.g. by security guards and police). It is up to security designers, architects and analysts to balance security controls against risks, taking into account the costs of specifying, developing, testing, implementing, using, managing, monitoring and
La seguridad física describe medidas de seguridad que están diseñadas para negar el acceso no autorizado a instalaciones, equipos y recursos y para proteger al personal y a la propiedad de daños o daños (como espionaje, robo o ataques terroristas). La seguridad física implica el uso de múltiples capas de sistemas interdependientes que pueden incluir vigilancia de CCTV, guardias de seguridad, barreras protectoras, cerraduras, control de acceso, detección de intrusiones de perímetro, sistemas de detección, protección contra incendios y otros sistemas diseñados para proteger a personas y propiedades.