ABSTRACT
Explain and understand access control systems and methods. ◾ Describe the difference between Discretionary Access Controls (DACs), ◾ Mandatory Access Controls (MACs), and nondiscretionary access controls. Describe the different classification of access controls: administrative access ◾ controls, physical access controls, technical access controls, and logical access controls. Understand the importance of auditing. ◾ Conduct a physical security assessment. ◾ Understand important elements of alarm systems and surveillance systems. ◾ Explain some special considerations for server and records rooms. ◾ Describe some preventive equipment maintenance activities that should be ◾ done to your systems. Explain the proper steps in destroying paper and electronic media. ◾ Describe the differences between passive and active information gathering ◾ and how to conduct each.
