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There are three physical controls that can be used in a data center and they include man-traps,

CCTV cameras and avoiding windows. To start with, man-traps can be implemented to only

allow entree to one person at a time. This would ensure that people are identified before gaining

access (Pompon, R. 2016). Secondly, CCTV cameras would act as a good deterrent for

unauthorized access and at a minimum, the data center should install broad pan, angle and zoom

cameras on the boundary of the building. Finally, the data center should not have windows right

on the floor hosting the data center and any glazing needed should open on to offices.

Additionally, all shutters should be double-glazed and break resistant.

Patch management for data centers is addressed in a different way than for end-user systems. The

process for this case would involve selecting updates to be deployed and the respective systems

where the patches will be deployed. Additionally, testing is an essential aspect of the process and

this should be done in a lab setting to provide feedback on how long it would take to install

various sets of patches. Thirdly, this process would involve deciding whether to use scheduled or

on-demand deployments. Scheduled deployments use programmed procedures while on-demand

requires supervision of the patch installation (Hughes, G. D. 2016). Finally, monitoring is part of

the process and it’s done to ensure that all patches are installed and remain established to ensure

optimal use and security.

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References

Pompon, R. (2016). Physical Security Controls. In IT Security Risk Control Management (pp.

231-238). Apress, Berkeley, CA.

Hughes, G. D. (2016). A framework for software patch management in a multi-vendor

environment (Doctoral dissertation, Cape Peninsula University of Technology).