Physical security forms the foundation of any data center’s operations, encompassing various protective measures such as perimeter intrusion detection, video surveillance, advanced AI analytics, electronic access control, and biometrics. In this article, we delve into how innovative technologies like AI, biometrics, and integrated systems are revolutionizing data center security, paving the way for autonomous security frameworks that minimize human intervention while safeguarding critical digital assets.
“Data centers are the banks of the currency of the 21st century, and that currency is data,” Sean Farney, vice president, data center strategy, JLL told
DCN
. “It needs to be guarded all the time with different tools and tactics.”
The physical security of data centers, from guards and gates to cameras and drones, is part of a defense-in-depth strategy.
