Physical Security Barriers

This question asks if your servers and equipment are completely surrounded by physical walls, cages, or barriers that prevent anyone from touching or tampering with them. It's like having your servers in a locked room where only authorized people can enter - preventing both intentional attacks and accidental damage from unauthorized persons.

Physical security breaches can be devastating - a single person with USB access could steal all your data or install malware that bypasses all your digital security. Complete physical barriers demonstrate to auditors and customers that you take security seriously at every level. This protection is often required for compliance certifications and is a baseline expectation for enterprise customers storing sensitive data.

Many assume locked server room doors are sufficient but forget about drop ceilings, raised floors, or shared walls that allow bypass. Another mistake is having barriers but poor access control, allowing unauthorized people to tailgate through doors or use borrowed credentials.