Comparing traditional IT, BCP, and DR

- In cloud deployments, there's a need…for businesses to consider the traditional…foundations of physical and personnel security…extending their scope to the cloud service provider…through third party security assessments.…In a cloud deployment, as for any third party service,…the service provider is responsible…for physical security of their data centers.…However, unlike other services,…the cloud customer can refer to certifications…that are made available in the style registry.…Or query the service using the CloudTrust Protocol…to confirm that physical security…complies with standards.…

As with logical security, physical security…should be designed with layered defense.…There are three layers to consider.…Controls which provide obstacles…to deter and delay attackers.…Monitoring systems to detect both…attack and environmental problems.…And security response to control damage…and repel attackers.…Physical security can take on a number of forms.…Environmental design controls include walls,…windows, fences, grills and so on.…