Establishing a standard: Physical access control safeguards the data center boom

Cities and towns across the country are rapidly transforming as data centers continue to expand to support an increasingly digital world. The growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and high-speed connectivity has accelerated demand for facilities capable of housing thousands of servers and processors.

But in the race to build this infrastructure, one critical consideration is often overlooked: the operational systems that control access to the facility itself.

For data center operators, security is not limited to cybersecurity. Physical access to keys, equipment and restricted areas must be carefully managed to protect sensitive infrastructure and ensure safe, efficient operations. As facilities grow, complexity, and geographic distribution, establishing standardized access management practices becomes essential.