FEATURE
IT IS CRITICAL TO INVEST IN A SCALABLE AND UNIFIED
SECURITY PLATFORM THAT
TAKES INTO
ACCOUNT USER NEEDS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF
THE PHYSICAL SECURITY FUNCTION . security should account for the entire security context and address them in a unified plan .
Security as a shared responsibility
Data centre security is a shared responsibility and cybercriminals use a comprehensive approach to detect vulnerabilities . Thus , data centres must adopt an integrated approach that addresses both virtual and physical threats , requiring collaboration between IT , physical security teams and other departments within the organisation . Securing against cyberattacks depends on a combination of people , processes and technology and should not be addressed within departmental silos . Effective collaboration with colleagues from other departments is essential for success .
To secure an organisation against cyberattacks , access to physical servers must be restricted , monitored and audited . HR , physical security and information security professionals all work together to support the business and mitigate risk in a data centre environment . Employees , contractors and visitors to data centres all require access to restricted areas regularly . Therefore , organisations should approach security holistically , recognising it as both a business issue and an IT issue , to address both virtual and physical threats .
A layered approach
Securing a data centre requires a multilayered approach to defend against potential threats . Each perimeter of a data centre has its unique set of access rights , risk profile and operational requirements , so controlling access to the facility is only the first step . It is equally critical to manage access to specific data halls , rooms and even individual cabinets . A comprehensive
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