The physical dangers that threaten your computer premises and the means by which they may be lessened or eliminated.

• Unlawful access may be gained with a view to theft, damage, or other disruption of operations.

• Ensure that the periphery of the area has been secured against unauthorised access.
• Be particularly wary of the danger posed by roof/ceiling access and windows without locked grills.
• Install an intruder alarm system.
• Install panic buttons at key locations throughout the premises.
• Consider the potential for access through drains and sewers and under false floors.
• Protect ground floor external doors, windows, and possibly walls, against 'ram raiders' or other forced entry.
• Consider the use of CCTV cameras with monitored screens and video recorders.
• Consider the use of a security guard/external security company.
• Ensure that the routine personnel access channels are designed to withstand forcible entry by ill-intentioned persons. Routinely lock doors, use toughened glass screens etc.

• Unauthorised access occur covertly to steal, damage, or otherwise disrupt operations.

• Ensure that the incoming and outgoing services including communications lines are hidden from view, and are adequately protected against damage.
• Consider the use of CCTV cameras with monitored screens and video recorders.
• Install an intruder alarm system.
• Install panic buttons at key locations throughout the premises.
• Consider the use of a security guard/external security company.
• Ensure that Access controls are adequate to guard against opportunistic and pre-meditated unauthorised entry.