Physical security plays a vital role in protecting data centers. These facilities house sensitive and valuable information, making them potential targets for theft, vandalism, and malicious activities. Robust physical security measures are essential for safeguarding the data stored within these facilities.

One critical aspect of data center physical security involves controlling access to the facility. Biometric authentication, access cards, and keypads are effective tools for restricting entry to authorized personnel. This approach helps prevent unauthorized individuals from gaining access and potentially compromising the data’s security.

Surveillance cameras and monitoring systems are also integral to a comprehensive physical security strategy. These systems act as deterrents against criminal activity and provide valuable evidence in the event of a security breach. Monitoring systems further support protection by alerting security personnel to suspicious activity, enabling a rapid and effective response to potential threats.

Maintaining a strong focus on physical security allows data centers to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of stored information. By implementing access controls, surveillance systems, and other advanced security protocols, these facilities can strengthen their security posture and reduce the risk of breaches or unauthorized access.

Convergint uses a strategic layered approach to support global deployments for data center customers, ensuring timely deployment while maintaining consistent and scalable security standards across various geographical markets.

Perimeter

Create a safe zone by establishing a physical boundary at the property edge to deter external threats with:

  • Fencing, bollards, guard shacks, and gates

  • Sensors, perimeter lighting, and thermal cameras

  • Vehicle security and license plate recognition

Clear zone

Implement a buffer zone between the perimeter and the facility to better detect physical intrusion with:

  • Low-light cameras and video analytics

  • Intrusion detection sensors

  • Outdoor LED lighting and IP horn speakers

  • High-security locking hardware and controlled key systems

Reception area

Secure visitors to the facility and validate authorized access to the data center with:

  • Surveillance cameras with video analytics

  • Card readers and personal identity access management software

  • Intercom systems and visitor management

Service corridor

Track and monitor the internal passages to defend against unauthorized mobility within restricted areas with:

  • Mantraps, biometrics, and two-factor authentication

  • Integrated video access and monitoring

  • High-security locksets

  • 180/360 surveillance cameras and intrusion sensors

Data room

Prevent general personnel or intruders from accessing sensitive areas and high-tech electronics with:

  • Cages and cabinet locks

  • Logic control and motion/button egress

  • Air sampling, fire suppression, and suppression monitoring

Data cabinet

Establish protection of sensitive electronics that contain critical data with:

  • 360-degree cameras, cabinet-level access control, and video as a service

  • Controlled key systems and key cabinets with audits

  • End-of-row readers, environmental monitoring, and red laser beam detection

By leveraging Convergint’s expertise and tailored solutions, data center facilities are better positioned to navigate complex security, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Through its collaborative approach, Convergint supports data centers in strengthening IT infrastructure security while allowing these facilities to focus on operational priorities with confidence.

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Contact an expert to learn more about integrated security strategies designed to protect critical data center assets and address potential risks.

Effective security and safety is a multi-layered approach involving people, processes, and technologies. Convergint-provided products and services are only one part of this multi-layered approach, will not detect or prevent all threats or solve every risk, and should not be your sole method of security or safety. Please see the “IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY AND SERVICE INFORMATION” documentation, available at convergint.com/terms, prior to using a Convergint-installed system.

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