eWeek.com took a rare look at Google data center security measures from the inside and the outside, giving a good picture of how they keep unwanted people out and the important, often personal, data in.
By Jaikumar Vijayan | 2016-03-28
A laser beam intrusion detection system, customized electronic access cards and biometric iris scans are just some of the multilevel security measures that Google has implemented to control access to its data centers.
Other measures include dual authentication systems, vehicle-access barriers, high-resolution cameras, metal detectors, perimeter fencing and so-called circle-lock portals to prevent tailgaters from entering protected areas by following too closely behind someone with a valid access card. Access to the actual data center floors itself is often only possible through a security corridor featuring multifactor authentication systems. Read the entire article here...
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