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Glossary: Physical and Wireless Vectors, and Vulnerabilities

Lock and key

Also written: locks, keys

The oldest physical access control and a threat vector. Keys can be picked, bumped, copied or never returned, and they can't be switched off, so the fix is rekeying or restricted keys.

Where the book teaches it

Related terms

Pin tumbler lockRekeyMaster keyBumpingLatch slippingLock pickingRestricted key