Question DCTR-04

Are your servers separated from other companies via a physical barrier, such as a cage or hardened walls?

Standard Guidance

EDUCAUSE provides no guidance here

Answering "NO"

State plans to separate your servers for others via a physical barrier.

Answering "YES"

Describe your physical barrier strategy.

Reason for Question

This question is primarily focused on system integrity. If institutional data is stored in a system that is not physically secured from unauthorized access, the need for compensating controls is often higher. Depending on the use case or vendor infrastructure, this may not be relevant.

Follow-Up Inquiries

Follow-up inquiries for system physical security will be institution/implementation specific.

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