ObsidianFox & Shield
Hey, I’ve been looking over the layout for the new client’s office. How do you normally break down a perimeter—physical first, then cyber? Got any quick tactics that keep both sides tight?
First thing, define the layers—outside in. Start with physical: fence or wall, controlled access points, CCTV, guards, motion sensors, perimeter lighting. Once you’ve nailed that, plug it into cyber. Make the network a separate zone, use a firewall between the office LAN and the building’s perimeter, enforce least privilege for any remote access, and keep the physical access log tied to network logs. Quick tactics: use RFID badges that also trigger a log entry on the firewall, deploy a small DMZ for visitors, and set up an isolated Wi‑Fi for staff only after badge scans. Keep both sides mirrored—if a door is locked, the network is blocked, and if a port is closed, the door is locked. That’s the tight loop.
Sounds solid. I’ll draft the checklist for the fence, cameras, badge‑scan‑firewall sync and then run the DMZ test. Let me know if you need a quick walk‑through of the badge‑to‑log flow. We’ll keep the door and port in lockstep—no surprises.
Sounds good. Just double‑check the badge read timestamps match the firewall logs exactly, and keep a manual override log in case the sync fails. If you hit any snags, let me know.We have responded.Sounds good. Just double‑check the badge read timestamps match the firewall logs exactly, and keep a manual override log in case the sync fails. If you hit any snags, let me know.
Got it, I’ll make sure the timestamps line up and log any manual overrides. I’ll ping you if anything goes off script. Stay sharp.
All right, keep it tight. Ping me if anything deviates from the plan.