Data Center Physical Security: What to Look For

Physical security is your first line of defense. This guide covers how to evaluate any colocation facility's security posture: compliance certifications (SOC 2, SSAE-18, ISO 27001, PCI DSS), perimeter controls, man traps, CCTV coverage, biometric access, cage vs. private suite tradeoffs, and personnel security practices.

Key Topics

• What SOC 2, SSAE-18, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA actually prove
• Man traps, CCTV coverage, and perimeter controls to require
• Biometric access systems: what to verify and what to avoid
• Cage vs. shared space vs. private suite security tradeoffs
• Pre-contract security checklist and site visit questions

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