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Whitepaper: Holistic physical security for data centers
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The data center industry is growing rapidly, driven
in particular by colocation environments where multiple organizations
share critical infrastructure. While cybersecurity measures are
highly advanced, physical security is still often underestimated. Weak
points in doors, access points, mantraps, or elevators
can enable attackers to gain access to server rooms, terminals,
or IoT interfaces. In shared data center environments, purely
mechanical locking systems are no longer sufficient, as unauthorized
access cannot be reliably prevented or traced without electronic access
control and logging—especially when threats originate from insiders
using social engineering techniques.
The ASSA ABLOY whitepaper “Physical Security for Data
Centers” provides a comprehensive overview of modern physical
security concepts tailored to the specific requirements of data centers.
It addresses mechanical security, escape route technology, door
closing systems, and electronic access control across all security
zones – from the building envelope to individual server rooms and
racks. The whitepaper highlights how a holistic, zone-based security
concept can be implemented using coordinated solutions, including:
- High-security
multi-point locking systems for extra-high server rooms
- Networked
emergency exit solutions ensuring safety and compliance
- Wireless
electronic access technologies with documented access control
This integrated approach enhances protection against intrusion
and sabotage while supporting compliance with increasingly stringent
regulations such as NIS2 and KRITIS. A practical checklist
supports planners, architects, and operators in
identifying vulnerabilities and implementing effective physical
security measures.
For more information, visit https://kommunikation.assaabloy.de/whitepaper-datacenter
