A secure area normally contains assets of high value, such as IT equipment or communications conduits. It can also apply to office spaces where sensitive information is routinely handled and stored.

To prevent unauthorised access, damage and interference to such assets, various steps can be taken to reduce the risk and impact of any incidents.

Examples include:

1. Physical security measures, e.g. floor-to-ceiling walls, a controlled entry gate or a manned reception desk.

2. Physical entry controls, e.g. authentication controls, such as swipe cards, visible identification badges, access rights based on a defined process.

3. Securing offices, rooms and facilities by, for example, locking doors and windows when rooms and buildings are left unattended or unoccupied. Other examples include installing suitable intruder detection systems, as well as storing hazardous or combustible materials at a safe distance from secure areas.