Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to :
• Define the principles and theory involved in the area of physical
security • Describe the principle of defence in depth for a physical facility. • Discuss the concept of graded protection for asset protection in a facility. • Explain the principle of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) • Describe the various types of access control systems in physical security • Explain the design specifications of security lighting system in a facility. • Describe the types of security locks and mechanisms for asset protection. • Explain the principles of design of safes and security containers as a physical barrier in the protection of assets. • Explain the safety aspects of HVAC systems in a facility. • Describe the fire monitoring and suppression systems in a facility.