Reply To: OCU C)OST A Discussion Lesson 09
Three physical security hardware devices that businesses really depend on today are surveillance cameras, access control systems, and biometric scanners.
Surveillance cameras are important because they help monitor who is coming in and out, and they provide video evidence if something happens. Access control systems, like keycard or badge scanners, make sure only authorized employees can enter certain areas. This protects equipment, data, and the people working there. Biometric scanners, such as fingerprint or facial recognition devices, add another layer of security by making it much harder for someone to use a stolen badge or pretend to be someone else.
All three help keep business networks and sensitive information safer by controlling and tracking who has physical access to the building and the hardware inside.