Describe the difference between physical access control and perimeter security and provide two example controls for each.

Describe the difference between physical access control and perimeter security and provide two example controls for each.

• A. Physical access controls: badges and biometrics; perimeter security: fences and surveillance.
• B. Physical access control restricts entry to personnel; perimeter security protects the external boundary.
• C. Physical access controls include CCTV cameras and motion sensors; perimeter security includes ID checks at doors.
• D. Physical access controls and perimeter security are the same thing.

Answer: (A)