[VOIPSA Best Practices] Physical Security Best Practices

[Arturo Servin]

Ward, Bill wrote:
>
> I would like to get started on this section since I will have ample 
> time the next couple of weeks. I have consulted with a few coworkers 
> and we came up with a quick list of best practices for general 
> physical security. Please see the below list and make any suggestions 
> or criticisms. Thanks.
>
> · Steel door into the server room. A good strong door can stop anyone 
> from forcing their way into a room.
>
> · Windows are not recommended, but if there are any they should be at 
> head level if designing the room or if they already exist in a room 
> there should be wire mesh as a security measure incase the window is 
> broken into. In addition, anything that is important should be outside 
> of an arm’s reach incase the window is broken.
>
> · There should be multiple layers of physical security. For example 
> there should be a minimum of two doors that are locked in order to get 
> physical access to the equipment. This can include a locked door with 
> keycard access and a locked cabinet in which the equipment is 
> contained. The more layers the better.
>
> · Try to make the server room inconspicuous so it becomes hard for 
> anyone to locate it without already knowing where it is.
>
> Again these are just a few suggestions I got from friends who work in 
> the security industry for the military and government. Hopefully this 
> will be enough to get the ball rolling.
>
> Bill Ward
>
> CyberDefenses, Inc.
>
> Network Administrator
>
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Nice list. Next items in your list may be about:

- Access and security to the wiring closet
- Access and security of wireless access points and antennas
- Access to phones and network sockets in public places (meeting rooms, 
halls, etc.)

Best Regards,
-as