Awareness Day Twenty Four: Hardware: Server Security
Awareness Day Twenty Four: Hardware: Server Security
Physical checks and location are equally as important as systems access controls. Consider where the location of your server is and who else has access to that location?
Is there a risk of tampering from an external threat?
Is there risk of accidental damage or tampering?
Who has access to the area and what other things are stored there?
Does the organisation have a
document
DPE Model Physical Security Policy
(179 KB)
?
Consider having your anti-virus software prevent the use of USB sticks in the organisation.
Review: NCSC Server Advice
Review DPE's previous articles about server security:
Keeping your IT systems safe and secure
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