5 Physical Data Center Security Threats That Are Easy to Miss | Data Center Knowledge

siteadmin August 3, 2023

Physical security in data centers involves more than just fences and gates. Threats can include hacking of access control systems, tampering with hardware before it is installed, unauthorized movement within facilities, malicious insiders and remote physical attacks. It’s important to think holistically about how to manage access and security, covering issues from supply chain controls to specific employee access permissions.