RACKS, CABINETS & ENCLOSURES FEATURE
Enhancing data centre security with cabinet level electronic access solutions
systems will help prevent deliberate misuse of equipment as well as adding value to enclosure design. Southco has combined its expertise in
engineered access solutions with innovative electronic latching and access control devices for the ultimate in intelligent and secure access control and the company offers a variety of technologically advanced solutions to suit the requirements of different applications. Specifically for data centre enclosures, the company has developed the H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle with Integrated Proximity Reader combined with its Security System Integration Kit. This solution features a simple, single-
Simon Williamson of Southco addresses the need for increased data centre security with intelligent cabinet level solutions
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ndustry reports forewarn senior IT decision makers that by 2016 it is likely that government regulation will dictate minimum physical levels of security for data centre infrastructure. No longer will it be acceptable to store data in facilities that do not have rigorous security protocols so executives must prepare now for this change. As a result, the rapidly expanding data
centre market is adding to the physical and network security concerns and responsibilities of data centre operators and this, in turn places even more emphasis on the importance of access control.
PROTECTING ASSETS Data centre security systems generally focus on physical access to the perimeter, building, and server room entrances. Nonetheless, protecting assets within the data centre is a crucial aspect of the overall security system, from perimeter security down to the rack level. Hence, access control – as part of a total security management system – plays a vital role in the design, construction and infrastructure of data centres. Breaches of security not only result in
more downtime causing operational losses for a business but also question the reliability of that organisation’s integrity and reputation in the market. Within a typical security framework, the security measure taken when an individual enters a room is often overlooked, whereas server enclosures require the same level of security used to control access to the data centre.
DATA ENCRYPTION Verifying credentials at the rack level is critical, as it can prevent costly data breaches and compliance penalties, especially for co-location centres housing many cabinets that store data for multiple organisations. A complete electronic access system is the best way to connect building security and rack-level access. It is vital to take great care in the selection of electronic latching systems. Reliable, intelligent access hardware and
/ ELECTRONICS Figure 1:
The H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle with Integrated Proximity Reader from Southco
“The Security System Integration Kit provides
hole panel preparation, making it compatible with industry standard enclosures for OEM integration or field retrofits. When connected to an access control system, this swinghandle with Integrated Proximity Reader also enables the user to easily track and record access to the electronic locks, providing an audit trail to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA, HITECH and Sarbanes-Oxley.
a complete turnkey solution that offers a simple and cost- effective way to control and monitor access at the rack level within the data center...”
SECURITY SYSTEM INTEGRATED KIT The Security System Integration Kit provides a complete turnkey solution that offers a simple and cost-effective way to control and monitor access at the rack level within the data center. When integrated with an existing access control system, the new Integration Kit facilitates complete remote control and monitoring, from building and room access down to server door access. The protection of confidential data and compliance continues to be top priority for data centres. Electronic Access Solutions - such as those offered by Southco - provide enhanced security for
enclosure access, work together with
established user credentials and user interfaces, and offer one unified security system across the data centre facility.
Southco
www.southco.com 01905 346722
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