Security

The main purpose of a security fencing around data centers is to assist in protecting the infrastructure contained within the site, which ultimately protects data stored at the facility. To deter intruders, the security fencing should look intimidating, formidable and difficult to penetrate to any potential attacker.

This can be achieved using palisade fencing or mesh fencing, both in their own right have different benefits and in theory, both high-security fencing systems are designed to do the same thing; to protect your data center.

The layered approach to security fencing should also be taken to enhance your data center security measures.

The security barrier or boom barrier / boom gate consist of a robust steel construction and is designed for continuous use. Several versions are available such as hydraulic- electromechanical and manual boom barriers. One of the distinguishing features is their simplicity of installation.

Boom barrier / boom gate are used to control vehicular movement on places where access control is required to ensure that only authorized personnel can access the premises.

IDCS works closely with suppliers in offering a complete range of solutions for automated physical access to car parks and other secure areas using automated barriers.

As they are very high value targets, CCTV cameras and video surveillance system are a must for server rooms & IT environments, with the ability to monitor and record every entry with motion detection. CCTV cameras are also a visible deterrent, and will collect evidence should your data center security be compromised.

Video clips can also be linked to access events, allowing you to provide evidence and physical identification that can help you prosecute if a malicious attack occurs.

IDCS able to supply a wide range of CCTV cameras and video surveillance system from various brands in order to maintain high-level surveillance.

Access control systems are imperative to ensure data center security, limiting access to authorized personnel only. Access control can also integrate with other security and operational systems to give you a comprehensive, cohesive management tool.

Access control enhances security by eliminating the need for keys, which are easily lost or duplicated & disappear when terminated employees fail to return them. Stand alone or webserver based security solutions using the latest industry encrypted technology, access control systems have open or closed protocols to work with multi-vendor readers & bio-metric systems. 

Partnering with various suppliers, IDCS offers a full suite of access control products that are reliable, easy to install and scalable.

A mantrap is a small room or space designed specifically to trap anyone who enters it before they enter a secure area of a data center. The trap allows security to verify the credentials of the person trying to enter. If they are deemed to be in an authorized person, some type of alert or alarm will be triggered. 

The primary purpose of mantraps in data centers is to eliminate piggybacking or tailgating into secure areas. This gives data centers increased access control and allows them to carefully screen each entrant before allowing or denying access.

While most data centers implement multiple methods of minimizing piggybacking and tailgating, mantraps are consistently the most effective solution.

The primary use of server cages is for security. With larger data centers or other server operations, businesses can put server cage security in place for several reasons. For an in-house server system, business leaders may want extra security for high traffic areas.

Another popular use of server cages is when a single data center handles server operations for multiple clients. Here, it can be very useful to put each client’s separate server hardware in a different cage to prevent unauthorized crossover.

Since the system is modular and highly configurable, you can add to it, redo it, or scale it to your needs with a minimum of hassle.

A firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. Firewalls prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks connected to the Internet, especially intranets.

Firewalls can be either hardware or software but the ideal configuration will consist of both. In addition to limiting access to your computer and network, a firewall is also useful for allowing remote access to a private network through secure authentication certificates and logins.

Whether you need next-generation security for your data center, enterprise, small business or home office, IDCS is here to assist.