Security for Data Centers

What Data Center Security Protects

A data center protects equipment and information that its customers depend on around the clock. Physical security lapses, such as tailgating through a secured door, an unescorted visitor or an unlogged delivery, can become audit findings or customer concerns even when nothing is taken.

McCray staffs data center posts with officers who work from written Post Orders built around the facility’s own access procedures, so each check is done the same way on every shift.

Access Control and Visitor Management

• Identity checks at the lobby and security desk
• Badge issue and return according to the facility’s procedures
• Visitor and contractor sign-in, escort and sign-out
• Prevention of tailgating at controlled doors and turnstiles
• Monitoring of camera and alarm consoles where the facility assigns it

Perimeter, Loading Docks and Deliveries

Officers patrol fence lines, parking areas and exterior doors, and control the loading docks where equipment arrives and leaves. Deliveries and equipment removals are checked against the facility’s authorization records.

Logs That Support Audits

Data center operators often need to show auditors and customers that physical controls were followed. Post Orders can mirror the procedures a facility documents for frameworks such as SOC 2 or ISO/IEC 27001, and officers keep entry, patrol and incident logs in a consistent format.

Coverage Around the Clock

Data centers run 24 hours a day, so posts are staffed across every shift. Posts are inspected in the field, and the Operations Desk answers 24/7/365 for escalations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Officers Follow the Facility’s Existing Access Procedures?

Yes. Post Orders are written from the facility’s own procedures, so officers apply the controls already in place.

Are Armed Officers Used at Data Centers?

Armed or unarmed coverage is decided by a risk assessment and local law. Many access control posts are staffed by unarmed officers.

Can Logs Be Provided for Audits?

Yes. Logs and reports belong to the client program and can be provided to support audits, subject to the client’s own policies.

Related Services

• Unarmed Security Guards
• Armed Security Guards
• Remote Video Monitoring
• Mobile Patrol Security
• Security Risk Assessment Consulting