A key role of penetration testing as used by IT security professionals is to identify system weaknesses of various kinds. According, pen testing is an important method for protecting organizations...

A key role of penetration testing as used by IT security professionals is to identify system weaknesses of various kinds. According, pen testing is an important method for protecting organizations from unwanted attacks or intrusions.

• Why is it important to understand the risks presented by weak physical security?


• How does defense in depth prevent attacks?


• What considerations inform decisions regarding which physical controls should be implemented and for what reasons?