Data center security is one of the primary reasons companies place sensitive data with a provider like Vault Networks. Keeping data in these physical safe havens is a common requirement for regulations such as PCI, so in many cases it is a requirement rather than a nice-to-have. There is a lot more to the security benefits of colocation than simply placing data in a different building.
Physical Access Controls in Our Data Center
Vault Networks data centers are staffed 24x7x365, with a security team on site every day of the year to make sure nothing happens to your data. Beyond the security team, access to the data center is restricted to customers and employees who are authorized for that specific floor. Without a card key and authorization, you cannot reach the floor, and without a card key and a passed biometric hand scan, you cannot get into the data center at all.
More Data Center Security Once You Are Inside
Once inside, there are still more layers of data center security in place. Each customer rack is sealed with a lock and key, and you cannot reach the area where customer racks sit without the code for the gated section. On top of these locks, CCTV cameras cover the whole area around the clock, and all footage is archived for retrieval if it is ever needed.
Fire Suppression and Environmental Monitoring
Beyond the threat of someone trying to steal or sabotage your equipment, the data center also plans for accidental issues, such as a fire inside a customer’s rack. Environmental systems are monitored 24×7 to hold the data center at 72 degrees Fahrenheit, and a fire suppression system stands ready if a fire breaks out. The piping is built with a small burnable section in each zone, so once a fire burns through that piece of pipe, only the sprinkler in that section activates. That means a fire on one side of the data center, caused by something like a faulty customer power supply, only affects that section. Your equipment keeps running uninterrupted.
Firewall Options for Cyber Threats
Finally, for cyber threats, Vault Networks offers a few packages to help you set up a firewall solution. The first option uses a firewall connection from Vault Networks with a set number of firewall rules, so you can pick and choose which IPs to allow or block. Companies that need a more advanced firewall can work with us to get competitive pricing on an enterprise-quality Fortinet firewall. If you already have experience with a specific firewall brand, let us know and we will check whether we can source it too.
To learn more about how Vault Networks can improve the physical and network security your business faces, reach out to us by calling (305) 735-8098 option 2 or by emailing sales@vaultnetworks.com. We look forward to providing a free consultation to find the best way to simplify your IT solution.