Understanding Physical Security

In this section, Amelia Andersdotter, Head of Risk and Compliance at Safespring, and Gabriel Paus, Cloud Architect at Safespring, discuss the importance of physical security for data-driven companies. They highlight critical aspects such as data center security, biometric access systems, and reliable cooling, power, and fire suppression systems.

Amelia and Gabriel explore how certifications such as ISO 27001 can verify that subcontractors meet high standards for physical security. They also discuss how physical security serves as a cornerstone of data protection in cloud-based environments, where both physical and logical safeguards must work together to create a robust security framework.

In this section

1. Physical security defined: A discussion of what physical security entails and its fundamental components in protecting data centers.
2. The role of certifications: How Safespring uses certifications to ensure security standards among its suppliers.
3. Consequences of physical security systems: An account of how a fire suppression system unintentionally damaged data through vibrations, illustrating the importance of careful planning and installation.
4. Integration of physical and logical security: A discussion of how physical security integrates with logical security to create comprehensive protection.