Physical Security Training

What the training consists of

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   1. Why physical security matters for information security

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   Company devices, data and documents can be stolen on purpose or lost by accident, for example a laptop left behind on a train. The first lesson explains these risks and how protecting them differs inside the office and away from it.

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   2. On-premises security

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   In the second lesson, colleagues look at everyday moments at the office, such as someone following an employee through a secure door without their own card (tailgating), a computer left unlocked during a break, and papers left on a desk or at the printer.

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   3. Off-premises security

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   The last lesson follows work out of the office. Colleagues learn to keep devices close when travelling, protect the screen and conversations in public places such as conferences, and keep work private at home.

Why it matters

Physical security protects the company’s hardware, data and documents from theft and loss. It keeps the business running and prevents data breaches caused by a device or a document falling into the wrong hands.

What your colleagues learn

• Office security works in layers. The gate, cameras, access-controlled doors and locked offices each make it harder for an outsider to reach company devices and documents.
• The layers only work when everyone follows the rules. The best locks and cameras cannot stop someone who is let in by an employee.
• A locked screen and a clear desk are the last protection. If someone does get inside, an unlocked computer or papers left out are the easiest things to take.
• Away from the office, the protection depends on each person. There are no gates or locked doors on a train or at home, so the person carrying a device has to keep it close and watch who can see or hear their work.