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RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Randy Calvo
SCMT 498 1001
February 17, 2020
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A Multilayered Physical Security Approach
Introduction
The purpose of a physical protection system is to protect a system or facility against potential attacks. In high-risk facilities, the main function of protection systems is described by the philosophy of ‘detect, delay, and respond’. The protection system is required to detect when a system or facility is under attack and delay the adversary from achieving their attack objectives. The adversaries are delayed for long enough to allow for there to be an effective response which can interrupt and ultimately neutralize the threat (Deng & Mahadevan, 2015). The ability of a protection system to accomplish its objectives can be measured by assessing the probability an attack is detected in time for an effective response to be initiated. The ability of the system to accomplish its objectives can also be measured by assessing the probability that a response is able to neutralize a threat’s attack. This research topic will evaluate the different physical security measures needed to adequately detect and deter security intrusion, both cyber and physical. Comment by Yvette Aguiar: Remove background Comment by Yvette Aguiar: You may want to start with, “The problem to be addressed is…or The purpose of this study is to…”
Problem Statement
Physical security measures are essential to protect personnel as well as property from harm. Multiple layers of interdependent systems make up the physical security system. They include security guards, CCTV cameras, fire protection, and access control among others. These systems are prone to failure thus the need to have multiple layers to enhance security. The importance of using a multilayered physical security approach is to ensure that security is enhanced even with failure of a single layer of the system. A complete breakdown of security due to a single failure can have devastating effects. It becomes important to enhance understanding on the importance of a multilayered physical security approach. This research aims to evaluate different physical security measures required to effectively detect and deter any security intrusion. It aims at addressing these research questions:
1. What are the different methods of physical security measures?
2. What are the challenges of having a single layer physical security measure?
3. How does a multilayered physical security approach enhance security?
Objectives
The key goal of this research is to illustrate how a multilayered physical security approach is essential in detecting and deterring physical security threats. It aims at illustrating the benefits of a multilayered physical security system in minimizing security threats. The study aims at meeting these sub-objectives: Comment by Yvette Aguiar: Is the research question measurable and will the process produce data that can be supported or contradicted? Examples, How does the level of security impact on work place violence? What is the relationship, if any, between physical security and IT security? What are the effects of security measures in the U. S. Army after the 9/11, terrorist attacks?
1. To provide a comprehensive list of physical security measures practiced.
2. To evaluate challenges of a single layer physical security system.
3. To illustrate the benefits of multilayered physical security system.
Methodology Comment by Yvette Aguiar: The methods section describes the rationale for the application of specific procedures or techniques used to identify, select, and analyze information applied to understanding the research problem, thereby, allowing the reader to critically evaluate a study’s overall validity and reliability. The methodology section of a research should answer two main questions: How is the data collected or generated? And, how will the data be analyzed? The writing should be direct and precise and always written in the past tense.
This study will be conducted through both secondary and primary research methods. Secondary research will include thorough analysis of the literature review and primary research will include visiting different companies to evaluate their physical security measures practices.