Course Outline
Introduction
- Physical security as the foundation for overall security
Overview of Computer Room Security and Maintenance Practices
- Data Center and Server Room Standards
- Case Study
Infrastructure Exposure Risks
- Servers
- Switches
- Routers
- Cables
- Storage
- Other devices
How Data Gets Compromised
- Capturing data traveling across network
- Sniffer software
- Plugging into a hub
- Other
Server Room Access
- Locks
- Keys
- Key codes
- Log book
Authorization
- Policies and Procedures
- Card access
- Request form
- Approvals
Electronic Access Systems
- Authentication
- Smart card
- Token
- Biometric scan
- Password expiration policies
Computer Room Layout and Design
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
- Doors, windows and walls
- Electrical Systems
- Raised Floor Systems
- Server Cabinet Systems
- Cables
- Alarms
Assessing Vulnerabilities
- Evaluating the physical layout
- Taking stock of devices
- Temperature
- Traffic
- Using computer as office space
- Smoking, eating, and drinking
Surveillance
- Continuous monitoring
- Camera placement
- Motion detection
- Notification options
Hardware Management and Maintenance
- Workstations
- Rack mount servers
- Case lock down
- Portables
Backup Systems
- Disaster recovery
- Making storage devices inaccessible
Printers
- On-board memory
- Paper shredders
Communication and Teamwork
- Communicating security policy objectives
- Getting management buy-in
- Getting team member on board
Follow-up and Evaluation
- Measuring Effectiveness of Security Implementation
- Analyzing Effects Over Time
- Patching the Holes
Keeping Up to Date
- Physical Security Resources
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- An understanding of general network and cyber security concepts
- Experience with computer room management is helpful
Audience
- Security professionals
- Network and hardware engineers
- Technicians
- Facilities managers
- System Administrators
Testimonials
I genuinely was benefit from the communication skills of the trainer.
Flavio Guerrieri
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The delivery
- Department for Communities
Depth and breadth of the course. Trainer was excellent also.
- Department for Communities
Examples provided
- Department for Communities
Trainer's vast knowledge
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