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Introduction

  • Physical security as the foundation for overall security

Overview of Computer Room Security and Maintenance Practices

  • Data Centre and Server Room Standards
  • Case Study

Infrastructure Exposure Risks

  • Servers
  • Switches
  • Routers
  • Cables
  • Storage
  • Other devices

How Data Gets Compromised

  • Capturing data travelling across the network
  • Sniffer software
  • Plugging into a hub
  • Other

Server Room Access

  • Locks
  • Keys
  • Key codes
  • Log book

Authorisation

  • Policies and Procedures
  • Card access
  • Request form
  • Approvals

Electronic Access Systems

  • Authentication
  • Smart card
  • Token
  • Biometric scan
  • Password expiration policies

Computer Room Layout and Design

  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
  • Doors, windows and walls
  • Electrical systems
  • Raised floor systems
  • Server cabinet systems
  • Cables
  • Alarms

Assessing Vulnerabilities

  • Evaluating the physical layout
  • Taking stock of devices
  • Temperature
  • Traffic
  • Using the computer room as office space
  • Smoking, eating, and drinking

Surveillance

  • Continuous monitoring
  • Camera placement
  • Motion detection
  • Notification options

Hardware Management and Maintenance

  • Workstations
  • Rack-mounted servers
  • Case lockdown
  • Portables

Backup Systems

  • Disaster recovery
  • Making storage devices inaccessible

Printers

  • On-board memory
  • Paper shredders

Communication and Teamwork

  • Communicating security policy objectives
  • Gaining management buy-in
  • Ensuring team member alignment

Follow-up and Evaluation

  • Measuring the effectiveness of security implementation
  • Analysing effects over time
  • Patching the gaps

Keeping Up to Date

  • Physical security resources

Summary and Conclusion

Requirements

  • A basic understanding of general network and cyber security concepts
  • Experience with computer room management is beneficial

Audience

  • Security professionals
  • Network and hardware engineers
  • Technicians
  • Facilities managers
  • System administrators
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