An Introduction to Virtualization Security
Paul S. Henry · Auerbach Publications eBooks · 2011
Introduction When discussing topics of information protection, physical (or environmental) security is one of the top considerations in today’s highly networked information technology environments. Additionally, the creation, distribution, and storage of sensitive and classified information are prolific practices designed to facilitate the rapid and accurate sharing of mission-critical information. Coupled with ever-increasing threats to information integrity and increases in terrorist activity, physical security measures have become highly developed to deter prospective attackers from accessing facilities, physical assets, or the information itself. Physical security plays a critical role in information security practices by providing defensive barriers as well as alerts to potential threats and attempts to compromise an entity and its resources. Preventing an attacker from even getting to the information has proved to be one of the most effective elements in maintaining the security and integrity of sensitive assets. When optimally deployed, networked physical security technologies are a highly effective force multiplier, allowing existing security officers and staff to cover and reach many more locations, and respond immediately to threats that are occurring, or strike preemptively to prevent a breach.