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INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE POWERED BY THE DCA show some form of photo ID . Cast iron rule : ‘ no ID = no entry ’, irrespective of how much they protest .
Compound entry control – Access to the facility compound , be that pedestrian or vehicle via a parking lot , needs to be strictly controlled either with gated or turn-style entry that can be opened remotely by the reception / security once the person / driver has been identified .
Ram Raiders – Don ’ t just target retail stores , metal bollards or large boulders can just as effectively act as a protective exterior layer to prevent a vehicle itself being used as a 15th century battering ram .
Processes and training – This might sound out of place in this list of essentials ; but having all the security layers in the world will be worthless unless you have the processes and procedures documented along with having your staff vetted and trained to prevent security breaches from happening – this needs to include any third-party contract staff you employ .
You can never test enough – It ’ s only by regular testing and auditing of your security systems that any gaps will be identified before someone else can exploit them .
Both cyber and physical security considerations come down to managing risk , so make sure you carry out a regular risk assessment ; try to think of data centre security being like an onion ; and remember , not all burglars wear balaclavas .
Both cyber and physical security considerations come down to managing risk , so make sure you carry out a regular risk assessment ; try to think of data centre security being like an onion ; and remember , not all burglars wear balaclavas . ◊ www . intelligentdatacentres . com
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