Physical Security: Locks, Guards, and Clever Social Engineering

"Nothing is true. Everything is permitted. Physical access = game over."

🏰 The Problem: Physical Access Bypasses Everything

Physical access = game over. All your crypto is irrelevant when someone walks out with the server. Firewalls don't stop tailgating. Encryption doesn't stop USB keyloggers. Physical security is foundational—without it, everything else fails.

ILLUMINATION: Social engineering bypasses your firewall by walking through the door with a smile. Physical security requires physical vigilance.

🛡️ The Five Layers of Physical Security

1. Perimeter

Fences, gates, monitoring.

First defense layer. Deters casual intruders. Won't stop determined attackers.

2. Building

Locked doors, guards, cameras.

Access control at building entry. Badge systems. Security guards. Visitor logs.

3. Floor

Department access controls.

Not everyone needs access everywhere. Segment by floor, department, role.

4. Room

Server rooms, network closets.

Critical infrastructure in restricted areas. Biometric access. Logging. Monitoring.

5. Asset

Cable locks, encryption, tracking.

Secure individual assets. Laptop locks. Full disk encryption. Asset tracking.

📋 What Hack23 Actually Does

Our physical security is public: ISMS-PUBLIC Repository
Note: A standalone Physical Security Policy is recommended for complete coverage. Currently, physical security controls are addressed in Information Security Policy and operational procedures.

Badge access - All offices require badge entry, logged
Visitor management - Sign-in, escort, logging
Server room access - Restricted to authorized personnel only
Asset encryption - Full disk encryption on all devices
Security awareness - Train staff not to tailgate, hold doors

META-ILLUMINATION: Physical security is social engineering defense. Teach staff to challenge unknown people. Don't hold doors. Don't plug in found USBs. Vigilance is control.

🎯 Conclusion: Guard the Physical

Physical access = game over. Lock doors. Challenge unknowns. Don't hold doors. Layer security from perimeter to asset. Or find out that your impenetrable network was bypassed by someone walking in with confidence.

All hail Eris! All hail Discordia!
"Think for yourself, schmuck! Question everything—especially strangers walking confidently through your office."
🍎 23 FNORD 5
— Hagbard Celine