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Many physical security measures must be implemented by your organization, such as the choice of access control, alarms and surveillance.
Here is some advice on what you can each do – and guidelines for the overall work concerning physical security.
First, some advice for the individual employee:
Access
- Protect your access code so others cannot see it.
- Keep your access card visible when you are inside the perimeter. This reduces the risk of tailgating – i.e. an intruder gaining unauthorized access by following someone with an access card.
- Put away your access card when it is not relevant, for instance when going to and from work.
Building and rooms
- Be aware of visible vulnerabilities such as open windows on the ground floor.
- Be aware of the details in your physical surroundings. Are there any indications of attempted forced entry?
- Be aware of compromised physical security measures such as security doors that have been wedged open.
- Prevent people from looking in. Set up your workstation so that screens, whiteboards etc. face away from windows and other areas where there is a risk of people looking in. Alternatively, use curtains/blinds as required.
- Use rooms as intended. For example, do not take a sensitive discussion from the conference room to the kitchen.
- Observe your closing procedure. For example, make sure that all windows, doors and safes are closed when you leave the room.
Storage and handling
- Observe your procedure for secure storage of documents etc. If you have a safe with a code, make sure others do not see the code.
- Observe your procedure for secure disposal of documents etc. Use a shredder, for instance.
PET’s advisory services
PET provides advice on the physical security of rooms, buildings or areas that are considered threatened, vulnerable or critical to Danish society.
These may include:
- Ministries
- Critical national infrastructure
- Danish embassies abroad
- The Royal House
If you need the advice of PET, please contact us on raadgivning@pet.dk.