Operational & Physical Security
Operational and physical data center security refers to the measures and controls that are put in place to protect the physical infrastructure of a data center and to ensure the smooth and secure operation of the systems and networks that are hosted within it.
Operational and physical data center security typically includes measures such as:
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Physical security controls: These may include measures such as fences, cameras, access control systems, and guards to protect the physical perimeter of the data center and to control access to the facility.
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Environmental controls: Data centers typically have systems in place to control the temperature, humidity, and airflow within the facility to ensure that the systems and equipment hosted within the data center are protected from environmental hazards such as heat, moisture, and dust.
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Network security controls: Data centers typically have robust network security measures in place to protect against cyber threats and to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the systems and data hosted within the data center.
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Backup and disaster recovery systems: Data centers typically have backup power systems and disaster recovery plans in place to ensure that systems and data can be recovered in the event of an outage or disaster.
Overall, operational and physical data center security is critical to the protection of the systems and data hosted within a data center and to the smooth and secure operation of the data center itself.