Data center security spans two very different disciplines — physical security architecture and facility cybersecurity — and most compliance frameworks expect both to work together. This course covers physical security design (access control, surveillance, perimeter), facility cybersecurity fundamentals, and the regulatory frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) that shape audit requirements.
You'll build a security roadmap and facility-specific security policy using the audit framework development, compliance policy templates, and vendor evaluation strategies covered throughout the course — not generic advice, but the actual deliverables an auditor expects to see.
The course also covers incident response planning and business continuity for security events, so your program covers detection and response, not just prevention.
What You'll Learn
- Design a layered physical security program (access control, surveillance, perimeter)
- Map facility security controls to SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS requirements
- Build a facility-specific security policy and audit-ready documentation
- Evaluate physical security and cybersecurity vendors against compliance criteria
- Develop an incident response plan for physical and cyber-physical security events
Course Modules
Physical Security Architecture
Layering perimeter, building, and data-hall security controls.
Access Control & Surveillance Systems
Selecting and operating access control and surveillance systems.
Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Facility Systems
Where facility systems (BMS, access control) create cyber-physical risk.
Regulatory Framework Overview (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
What each framework actually requires from facility security controls.
Incident Response Planning
Building a response plan for both physical and cyber-physical incidents.
Compliance Audit Procedures
Preparing documentation and evidence for a facility security audit.
Who This Course Is For
Audience: Security managers, compliance officers, and facility leads preparing for a security audit.