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Data center integrity with physical security

Physical security starts at perimeter, through building, down to white space and rack. The right tech at the right layer of defense makes risks preventable.

Reading time: 20 minutes
Man in a data center

In a world where cyber threats dominate the headlines, it’s easy to overlook the physical ones. But here’s the reality: 1 in 10 malicious breaches stems from a failure in physical security, costing organizations an average of $4.46 million per incident. These risks remain preventable—with the right building technologies applied at the right layers of defense.

Key learnings:

  • Secure Site – use cases for early detection to stop intrusions at the start.
  • Secure Building – use cases to prevent unauthorized entry and social engineering tactics.
  • Secure Computer Room – use cases to tighten access to where the data lives.
  • Secure Rack – use cases for full traceability and accountability.
  • The human factor – oversight, training, MFA
  • Choices of management platforms: on-prem, hybrid and cloud

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