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In computer security, being able to physically touch and interact with the computers and network devices. It lets someone insert a boot disk in the machine and bypass normal operating system controls. Physical access enables people to install unauthorized snooping equipment such as keystroke loggers. Contrast with logical access. |
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Applications include synchronized time recording for video surveillance, physical access, time and attendance, alarm and IT systems. Although businesses have long realized the necessity of smart card-based physical access control, the adoption of smart card-based logical access control is occurring at a slower rate. The court held that prison employees' alleged conduct of informing an inmate that he had to submit a visiting request to receive direct physical access to the prison law library, failed to support the inmate's claim of denial of meaningful access to courts. |
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