The physical security of IT network and telecommunications assets is equallyas important as cyber security. We justifiably fear the hacker the viruswriter and t... » 

The physical security of IT network and telecommunications assets is equallyas important as cyber security. We justifiably fear the hacker the viruswriter and the cyber terrorist. But the disgruntled employee the thief thevandal the corporate foe and yes the terrorist can easily cripple anorganization by doing physical damage to IT assets. In many cases such damagecan be far more difficult to recover from than a hack attack or malicious codeincident. It does little good to have great computer security if wiring closetsare easily accessible or individuals can readily walk into an office and sitdown at a computer and gain access to systems and applications.Even though the skill level required to hack systems and write viruses isbecoming widespread the skill required to wield an ax hammer or fire hoseand do thousands of dollars in damage is even more common. Although many bookscover computer security from one perspective or another they do not thoroughlyaddress physical security. This book shows organizations how to design andimplement physical security plans. It provides practical easytounderstandand readily usable advice to help organizations to improve physical securityfor IT network and telecommunications assets. Expert advice on identifying physical security needs Guidance on how to design and implement security plans to prevent thephysical destruction of or tampering with computers network equipment andtelecommunications systems Explanation of the processes for establishing a physical IT security function Stepbystep instructions on how to accomplish physical security objectives Illustrations of the major elementsof a physical IT security plan Specific guidance on how to develop and document physical security methodsand procedures «