Security features at the London Level 3 data centre Include:

Access to Building:
The BSG Hosting Services facility in London EC1 is a highly secure gateway and hosting facility, with access controlled by Level 3 security. All access is via the main entrance with human verification by security guards. BSG collocation customers are provided with a number of permanent passes to enable authorised staff to enter the site as required. Non-permanent pass holders and third party engineers will need to clear BSG and Level 3 security before proceeding.

Access to Suite:
Access to the BSG suites is via a full access control system, based on proximity cards, corresponding PIN keypads and biometric palm scanners. An intruder detection system protects escape and rise doors. Access records are stored in the event the records are required for non-repudiation.


Palm Scanner and Card Reader at the Level 3 data centre

Access to cabinets
Each BSG Hosting Services cabinet has an individually settable combination lock and key, with the additional security of a cabinet ceiling. The cabinet doors have a special mesh that restricts view of the content whilst allowing air to circulate freely.

Monitoring
The BSG London EC1 facility has CCTV monitoring and recording of all access points and circulation areas. The building monitoring system operates around the clock, 24x7 and provides local monitoring and logging of environment alarms and conditions. This is linked through to a critical alarm, repeating to the Level 3 London RMC (remote management centre), with full perimeter under-floor leak detection linked to the building.