Security considerations for data centers

Sharing networks might be asking for trouble
It's not unusual for business partners to share a physical networks, but this practice may be a top security threat for your company. Data Center Knowledge warned that virtual separation between two companies using the same server is not sufficient defense against harmful backdoors. The resource recommended keeping management infrastructure on another server physically separated from the one being used by yourself and your business partners. An easy way to establish this set-up would by through the use of a remote console server, providing access from your facility to the jointly-used infrastructure.

Communicate security changes from top to bottom
Communication is just as important as technology when it comes to protecting your network. After all, a few seconds of human carelessness can easily undo thousands of dollars of security precautions. That's why it's vital for IT staffs to keep the entire company updated when making changes to the way the data center is secured. Keeping everyone in the loop about how things should operate will also make it easier for employees to recognize and communicate issues when they arise.

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