SECURITY CABINETS

1. Safe- a metallic container used for safekeeping of documents or small items in an office or
installation
2. Vault- a heavily constructed fire and burglar resistance container, usually a part of the building
structure used to keep and protect cash, documents and negotiable instruments
3. File room- a cubicle in a building constructed a little heavier than a vault but of bigger size to
accommodate limited people to work on the papers inside.

II. PERSONNEL SECURITY- aimed at insuring that a firm hires those employees best suited to
assist the firm in achieving its goal

Personnel security investigation- an inquiry into the character, reputation, integrity and loyalty of
an individual to determine his suitability for appointment or access to classified matters

Background investigation- a check made on individual usually seeking employment through

subject’s records

III. DOCUMENT AND INFORMATION SECURITY- protecting vital information and

documents from competitors and foes

TYPES OF DOCUMENTS

1. Class I (Vital document)- records that are irreplaceable and reproduction does not have the
same value as the original like those needed to recover cash.
2. Class II (Important documents)- records, the reproduction of which will cause considerable
delay
3. Class III (Useful documents)- records whose lose might cause inconvenience but could be
readily replaced
4. Class IV (Non-essential documents)- daily files that are routine in nature which if even lost or
destroyed will not affect operation or administration