5 - 1: Data Center Protection

Question 1

Data centers

Answer 1

Contain computing, storage, and servers

Question 2

Media storage facilities

Answer 2

Contain backups and other data in a separate location. Must have equivalent if not better protection

Question 3

Evidence storage

Answer 3

Preserve a chain of custody, secure storage

Question 4

Wiring closet

Answer 4

Where wires and connectivity tools are kept, could provide network access

Question 5

Environmental characteristics

Answer 5

Air temperature, moisture, HVAC

Question 6

Expanded envelope (temp)

Answer 6

Between 64.4 - 80.6 degrees F

Question 7

Data center humidity

Answer 7

Dew point between 41.9 - 50.0 degrees F

Question 8

Server tower placement

Answer 8

Alternate sides facing an aisle to balance air flow

Question 9

Key elements of a fire

Answer 9

Oxygen, heat, and fuel

Question 10

Fire extinguisher class A

Answer 10

Common combustibles (wood, cloth, trash)

Question 11

Fire extinguisher class B

Answer 11

Flammable liquids (gasoline, oil)

Question 12

Fire extinguisher class C

Answer 12

Electrical fires (data centers)

Question 13

Fire extinguisher class D

Answer 13

Heavy metal fires (industrial applications)

Question 14

Fire extinguisher class K

Answer 14

Kitchen fires (fats and oils)

Question 15

Wet pipe fire extinguisher

Answer 15

Pipes contain water at all times

Question 16

Dry pipe fire extinguisher

Answer 16

Fire alarm opens a water valve once activated

Question 17

Chemical systems

Answer 17

Designed to deprive a server room of oxygen

Question 18

Fire detection mechanisms

Answer 18

Temperature sensors, smoke detectors, incipient detectors

Question 19

Moisture sensors

Answer 19

Unexpected presence of water

Question 20

EMI

Answer 20

Electromagnetic interference, created by all electronic equipment

Question 21

Faraday cages

Answer 21

Protect facilities from EMI, complex and expensive

Question 22

Physical access control

Answer 22

Restrict entry

Question 23

Preset locks

Answer 23

Require a physical key to open

Question 24

Cipher locks

Answer 24

Require a keypad combination to open

Question 25

Biometric locks

Answer 25

Require a physical characteristic to open

Question 26

Card locks

Answer 26

Require a keycard to open

Question 27

Tailgating

Answer 27

An unauthorized individual follows behind an authorized individual to use their access

Question 28

Mantraps

Answer 28

A section with a public-facing unlocked door and a private-facing locked door with tools to verify only one person is present when accessing

Question 29

Facility Monitoring

Answer 29

Motion detection, noise detection, video surveillance, infrared to detect heat

Question 30

Cages

Answer 30

Separate equipment within data centers

Question 31

Bollards

Answer 31

Prevent vehicles from leaving a road

Question 32

Signage

Answer 32

Warn of possible litigation

Question 33

Industrial camouflage

Answer 33

Hide a data center as a boring building. Most also look boring from above

Question 34

Visitor management

Answer 34

Have policies for allowable behavior, purposes, and locations, require sign in, display badges, indicate if escort required, disclose cameras are in use

Question 35

Visitor approval

Answer 35

Who can allow visitors and remain with them

Question 36

Security guards

Answer 36

They notice things, allow entry, represent the organization

Question 37

Two person integrity

Answer 37

Requiring two people are present when accessing a sensitive area to deter theft or illicit activity

Question 38

Two person control

Answer 38

Restricts access to sensitive functions