Logical Protection is also referred to as Technical Protection. A simple way to recognize Logical Protection is that technical controls typically involve a hardware or software process to operate. First concept in logical protection we should know is technical controls, which are also known as automated controls. Logical Protection may be implemented by using a [...]
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Environmental Controls: Safe Storage
March 7th, 2011 
sahlan Vital business records and computer media require protection from the environment, fire, theft, and malicious damage. Safe onsite storage is required. The best practice is to use fireproof file cabinets and a fireproof media safe. Standard business records are kept in the fireproof file cabinet. Computer tapes and disk media are stored in a special [...]
Environmental Controls: Controlling Air, Fire and Water
March 7th, 2011 sahlan After controlling the availability and stability of electrical power, the next concern in system environmental are about air condition, fire and water exposures. Data center need special condition in temperatures and humidity. Water and fire existence in system premises, surely cause damage on system hardware. In simple conclusion, lack control in those aspects will short [...]
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Tags: and air-conditioning system, Environmental Controls, Fire detection, FM-200, heating, NAF-S-3, ventilation 
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Environmental Controls: Electrical Power
March 4th, 2011 sahlan Previously, we have discussed about Physical Access Controls, the next issue is related to Environmental Controls. The first concern in data center environmental factor is electrical power. Electrical power is the lifeblood of computer systems. Unstable electrical power supply is the number one threat to consistent operations. At a minimum, the data center should have power conditioners [...]
Securely Locating Data Processing Facilities
March 4th, 2011 sahlan We have realized importance of restricting physical access in information security. The data processing facility requires special consideration in its design and location. Data processing equipment is a valuable asset that needs to be protected from environmental contamination, malicious personnel, theft, and physical damage. The data centre location should not draw any attention to its true contents. This [...]
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