Data is the new gold, and data center security has reached new heights in recent years. Today, the design of a new data center echoes the engineering that goes into government embassies, military installations, and, yes, even the U.S. Mint and Fort Knox.
We most often hear of the threats to data as cyber attacks from bad guys in remote locations using Internet connections to break into bank accounts, credit cards, and personal ID.
But data centers represent rich and far more diverse targets. The high-end networking equipment, servers, and computers used in a data center represent on average tens of millions of dollars in value. Even a relatively minor burglary can mean a loss of $100,00 in equipment, let alone the liability cost of lost customer data.
Theft is not the only threat. Data centers must now be concerned with the potential of terrorism. When damaging or destroying a physical facility can disrupt many thousands of businesses, the potential for terrorist attack must be recognized.
Assaults from nature cannot be ignored, as flooding, fire, and earthquakes can damage data as effectively as any other threat.
What are some critical considerations in the physical security of data centers:
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