Physical Security

• Physical Security Overview : The high speed data center where your server lives must be safe and have the systems in place to ensure the following critical issues are covered:
  
  -The data center must have fire suppression systems in place.
  -The servers must be in a secure area that only permits Controlled access
  - biometrics, proximity card access, video surveillance
  -A temperature controlled environment to keep your server at a safe heat.
  -Uninterruptible power system with A back up power supply diesel-powered or other.
  -Immediate back-up monitoring by a Network Operating Center (NOC)
  -Temperature and humidity controls
  - Extra security can be obtained by putting the servers within locked cages within the data centre
  

Cyber Security

• Cyber Security Overview : This comes in two main areas Hackers and Invited
  
  -Your host must have a system which deals with the major security issues   preventing unauthorized access to the server by people that have nothing   better to do than attempt to take your website down.
  - Regular testing and maintenance of back-up systems and procedures
  - Your host must offer the right sort of access priviledge's to the server users.   If some one was to accidentally run a program (whilst at the centre of the server) wiping out the whole server, your e-mail and website would "go down" with them - causing disaster for your business.

Simply put- you have to deal with very professional people that are aware of the security issues that exist. Nothing is 100% safe on the web. Look for a host whom offers a multipule defense strategy for looking at these risks.

Earth First Hosting solutions provide you with the necessary tools and security staff for monitoring your defenses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If your data centre and host are focusing on prevention you can feel confident they are taking steps to provide a professional, secure service.

TIP! Beware of any one running a server out of there from an office or home. Always check to see where the servers are housed.