Safeguarding client and consumer information is a top priority, and many business owners spend countless hours researching and investing in the best antivirus, antispyware, and antimalware options out there. But while creating a great cyber defense is a good idea, it is also a good idea to make sure that you are doing the same for the physical security of your office as well.
- Lock Up the Server Room – Your servers are the core of your digital information. Without them things will go from bad to worse in a heartbeat. Be sure to lock all server rooms and create policies requiring that those rooms be locked when not in use.
- Protect from Fire – Be sure that your servers are protected in the case of a disaster such as a fire. Most server rooms and high tech companies are using fire suppression systems that use Halon to protect critical business systems.
- Protect Portables – Most companies have numerous mobile devices that are used by employees. Be sure to have a system in place to lock these up after hours. All devices that would be easy to walk away with should be locked and stored in a special location or potentially go home with the employees nightly.
- Surveillance – It is important to know who has physically accessed your computers daily, so it is best to not only have individual logins, but also consider surveillance that can keep an eye on your physical property.
- Rack Mount Servers – When designing your server room consider using rack mount servers that take up less space and are easily locked and bolted to the floor.
- Secure Workstations – If your office sees a fair amount of traffic you will want to create protocols for employees to lock or safeguard against someone logging in at their desktop while they have stepped away.
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