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BUILDING A SMART , CONNECTED , PROTECTED DATACENTRE
Sienna Dzanic , Global Enterprise Segment Marketing Manager at Axis Communications explains how smart technology can physically secure server rooms , buildings , datacentres , so data is safe .
In today ’ s digital information era , protecting data is of huge importance to business owners . In fact , data might be the most valuable strategic resource we have . According to a report by HFS Research , 90 % of C-suite executives , who participated in the study consider data to be a critical success factor . But only if it is used and secured properly .
With cyberattacks on the rise , it is now more important than ever to ensure your data is protected internally by firewalls and disaster recovery systems , as well as externally by securing the datacentre itself . By using smart technology to physically secure server rooms , buildings , or datacentres , you make sure your site , assets , data , and people are safe .
The first step in preventing a physical security breach is to keep unwanted or unauthorised visitors or
Protecting datacentre premises also means securing areas within the boundary walls .
personnel on the outside . Day or night , you need to be able to detect , verify , and deter intruders if necessary . This includes securing the external perimeter with solutions such as CCTV monitoring , audio warnings , access control systems , and vehicle monitoring network cameras .
Protecting datacentre premises also means securing areas within the boundary walls . This can be done with similar security features mentioned above , along with thermal cameras and radar technology that ’ s used to provide accurate data regarding the classification of an
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