IT Examiner School - Oct 2023

Internal Use Only

Data Center Walk-Through Physical Security Controls

• Restricted areas, authorization methods, and controls

• Limited access • Access review • Vendor access – must be escorted

• Surveillance cameras

• Tape retention & review process • Intrusion detection process

• Sign in sheet

• Should be reviewed periodically

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Internal Use Only

Data Center Walk-Through Environmental Controls • Computer room should have temperature between 55- and 75-degrees Fahrenheit. • Humidity should be between 20 and 80 percent. • Temperature & humidity monitors • Data Center Walk Through • Log of temperature & humidity • Alerts • Fire Suppression • Fire extinguishers • Fire suppression systems in place (Dry pipe, Halon, FM-200 etc.)

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