Server Physical Isolation

This question asks if your servers are physically separated from other companies' equipment in the data center. It's like having your own locked storage unit instead of sharing open shelf space - physical barriers like cages or walls ensure other companies' employees or contractors can't access, tamper with, or accidentally damage your equipment.

Physical isolation prevents both malicious attacks and accidental damage from other tenants in shared facilities. This separation is often required for compliance certifications and gives enterprise customers confidence their data isn't vulnerable to insider threats from other companies. Without proper isolation, a security breach at another company in your data center could compromise your systems too.

Companies often rely on 'security through obscurity,' assuming unmarked servers provide protection, but this offers no real security. Another mistake is having partial barriers like half-height walls that don't prevent access from above or below.