Security goes digital!
In today’s digital world, data centre and data centre security is of great importance. With the increasing threat of cybercrime and data breaches, it is more important than ever that companies effectively protect their IT infrastructure.
A data centre is a place where data is processed and stored. It is essential that this data is secure and protected from unauthorised access. The security of a data centre is ensured by various measures. These include physical security measures and technical security measures such as firewalls, encryption and regular updates. Digitisation plays a significant role in this context, as it offers new opportunities to improve the security of data centres. By using artificial intelligence and machine learning, for example, anomalies in the system can be detected and quickly remedied. Overall, the digital transformation represents an opportunity for companies to make their IT infrastructure more secure and thus also strengthen the trust of their customers.
What security measures can secure data centres?
To ensure the security of a data centre, various measures must be taken. An important role is played here:
- physical access restrictions
- biometric identification systems / access controls
- surveillance cameras
- alarm systems
- regular audits of IT systems and infrastructure
- effective emergency management
- early fire detection
- burglary alarm
Digitalisation can support this by providing automated systems to detect threats or manage access rights. Overall, however, it is important that all security measures are continuously reviewed and updated to maintain the protection of the data centre.
Access controls in the data centre
- Implement multi-factor authentication: Use multiple methods to ensure that only authorised persons have access to the data centre. This can be done, for example, using a combination of password, fingerprint and RFID card.
- Video surveillance of access: Install cameras and sensors at entrances and other relevant areas to monitor access and detect suspicious activity.
- Staff training: staff should know how to use access control and which behaviours are inappropriate.
- Use an access log: document who enters the data centre and when. This makes it possible to track who had access and whether there were any irregularities.
Efficient emergency management and alerting in the event of fire and intrusion in the data centre and data centre
It is important that every data centre and data centre has an emergency management and alerting system to ensure that all necessary actions are taken immediately in the event of a fire or intrusion. The system must be able to track and coordinate the steps so that the impact on the company is minimised.
- 100% IoT – local and secure – fully integrated into your IT
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- 8-in-1 system for monitoring more than 40 hazards
- Open interfaces for maximum compatibility
- Unlimited expandability – even across departments and locations
