{"id":9326,"date":"2020-07-02T14:01:54","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T13:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=9326"},"modified":"2022-01-07T09:51:31","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T09:51:31","slug":"security-for-data-centres","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-for-data-centres\/","title":{"rendered":"Why security for data centres shouldn&#8217;t be undermined"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Data centres are, put, buildings or portions of a building wherein computer systems and their relevant components dedicated to the storage of data are housed. While the computers themselves are backed up and loaded with the latest anti-virus software, there often isn&#8217;t adequate security of the building itself. But there should be. Let&#8217;s look at some of the reasons why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/data-center-security\/\" title=\"How to ensure your data centre is secure\">data centre security<\/a> needs to be taken seriously.<\/p>\n<h2>Expensive equipment<\/h2>\n<p>Especially if it&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/high-tech-fencing\/\" title=\"Data centre perimeter security \u2013 why high tech facilities need high tech fencing\">data centre<\/a> for a chain or big corporation, the equipment invested in storing crucial data is likely expensive. This means it&#8217;s worth the additional investment of rated or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/products\/hisec-super-6-358\/\" title=\"HiSec Super 6 CPNI Approved Fencing\">approved perimeter security fencing<\/a> to provide that extra, guaranteed protection. Products that have been listed in the Red Book have been stringently <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/approved-tested-fencing-gates\/\"  title=\"tested\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">tested<\/a> by BRE to meet the criteria of threats. It is important to evaluate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/major-threat-protection\/\" title=\"Securing major organisations against major threats\">threats to see which level of protection<\/a> your site requires.<\/p>\n<p>The expensive costs of the equipment inside the building make it the perfect target for thieves to attempt to break in and steal parts, assets or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/dangers-to-data-centre-security\/\" title=\"What are the key dangers to data centre security?\">data<\/a>. However, the mere sight of <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/effective-security-fencing\/\" title=\"What should you look for in effective security fencing?\">security fencing and detection is often an effective<\/a> deterrent from attempting to force entry.<\/p>\n<h2>Sensitive data<\/h2>\n<p>Though much of data theft now occurs online, there are still those who will attempt old-fashioned methods and try to infiltrate the computer or server itself to gain access to confidential information.<\/p>\n<p>The safe storing of <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-fences-for-data-centres\/\" title=\"The importance of security fences for data centres\">data should be the priority of all data centres<\/a>, which means implementing external security as much as internal hard drive and software security. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/laser-cut-logos\/\" title=\"Why you should consider adding laser-cut logos to your security fencing\">Security gates and fencing<\/a> are one of the best methods for protecting the premises from the outside.<\/p>\n<h2>Urban explorers<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, not all trespassers do so with the intent of stealing your data storage computers. Urban exploration has grown tenfold in popularity over recent years, making weakly defended properties a hotspot for amateurs to attempt to break in and see what they can find &#8211; especially if your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/secure-data-centre\/\" title=\"How to ensure your data centre is secure\">data centre<\/a> has an archaic exterior that may make it appear abandoned or derelict. If your premises appears to be strongly protected, however, many urban explorers won&#8217;t bother with trying to get in.<\/p>\n<p>For all your<a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/products\/perimeter-fencing\/\"> perimeter security<\/a> for data centres and perimeter security fencing and rated and approved fencing for schools, prisons, major events, and playgrounds, choose <a data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/\">Zaun<\/a>. We offer affordable, reliable, quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/making-security-solution\/\" title=\"Making the most of your security solution\">security solutions<\/a> to protect your property and belongings, so get in touch today to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Data centres are, put, buildings or portions of a building wherein computer systems and their relevant components dedicated to the storage of data are housed. While the computers themselves are backed up and loaded with the latest anti-virus software, there often isn&#8217;t adequate security of the building itself. But there should be. Let&#8217;s look at&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":9327,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,686],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9326","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-infrastructure-transport","category-utilities"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>security for data centres, why it shouldnt be undermined | Zaun<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Why security for data centres shouldn&#039;t be undermined. Zaun Ltd - fencing and gate manufacturers. 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