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