Information Assurance Training : Physical Security Concepts

Information Assurance Technology Analysis Center (IATAC) Offers
Physical Security Concepts: Defense in Depth (DiD) Course

This course presents the basic concepts that support physical security of IT resources. It defines physical security and explains why it is required. It presents three security models and discusses the need for transition strategies between security zones. It describes seven physical access control areas: physical access, fire safety, supporting utilities, plumbing, structural collapse, interception of data, and mobile and portable systems. Physical security strategies are discussed and methods are presented for creating a secure environment, guarding equipment, rebuffing theft, safeguarding portable resources, regulating power supplies, and protecting output. Numerous activities are included to engage the students and encourage participation.

Who Should Attend?

• Security personnel and staff that want to learn more about the basic concepts behind physical security

Objectives
This half-day course includes engaging activities and offers knowledge in the following areas:

• Physical Security Overview
• Security Models and Transition Strategies
• Physical Access Control Areas
• Physical Security Strategies

Contact Us
For more information on this course, please contact Marge Spanninger at 703/377-6705 or IATAC Core at 703/984-0775.

Our courses are flexible and portable for you because we bring the course and the instructor (subject matter experts [SME]) to your location. We conduct training for groups rather than for individuals. We can work with your organization by leveraging our technical area task (TAT) program or through a subscription account to make this training meet your organization’s needs. Estimates to train groups in Northern Virginia and on site at your location can be provided by contacting us at the information provided below. Please click here to find instructions on establishing a subscription account.

For more information on how your organization can benefit from IATAC’s IA Training, please send us an email at iatac@dtic.mil.