# Physical Protection of Media
One-sentence definition: Safeguards to prevent loss/theft/damage of storage media across its lifecycle.
## Key Facts
- Locked cabinets/safes, environmental controls, restricted areas.
- Tamper-evident seals, sign-in/out logs, escort policies.
- Transport policies: approved couriers and packaging standards.
- Inventory reconciliations and audits.
- Aligns to classification and retention requirements.
- **Verify:** check official (ISC)² CBK and current exam outline.
## Exam Relevance
- Identify missing physical control in a media scenario.
**Mnemonic:** “Lock, Log, Limit.”
## Mini Scenario
Q: Backup tapes stored in unlocked closet—fix?
A: Secure storage with access control and logs.
## Revision Checklist
- Name 3 storage controls.
- Define transport requirement.
- Explain audit necessity.
## Related
[[Media Management and Sanitization]] · [[Backups for Data Protection (Domain 2 view)]] · [[Secure Data Disposal and Destruction Records]] · [[Data Residency and Sovereignty]] · [[Data Inventory and Asset Register]] · [[Domain 2 - Index]]