Planning physical security

Physical security includes the protection of your server from accidental (or intentional) damage and theft. In addition to your server, it includes all of your workstations, printers, and storage media.

When you prepare to install your server, you should create a physical security plan by asking these questions:

Where will you put the system unit?
Where will you locate each display station?
Where will you locate printers?
What additional equipment do you need, such as wiring, telephone lines, furniture, or storage areas?
What measures will you take to protect your system from emergencies such as fire or power interruptions?

Physical security should be part of your overall security planning. You might need special measures to protect them depending on where you put the system and its devices.

You can use the Physical security planning worksheet to record your decisions about the physical security of your system.