Does your organization regularly inspect physical access controls for signs of tampering?

Regular inspection of physical access controls such as locks, latches, hinge pins, and alarm systems helps identify unauthorized access attempts or security breaches before they result in data or asset theft. These inspections should follow a documented schedule and include visual checks for scratches around keyholes, damaged hinges, disabled alarms, or other signs of manipulation. Evidence could include a physical security inspection log that documents dates of inspections, findings, personnel who conducted the inspection, and any remediation actions taken. Photos of inspection activities or security incident reports related to detected tampering would also serve as supporting documentation.