
Expand from Network Security to Cloud Security
Learn how to expand from on-prem network security to cloud security with these best practices and resources.
Updated: January 28, 2023
There are a lot of reasons to get out of the data center business and move your IT assets to a facility with colocation service. For example, you no longer have to pay for powering the environment in which your IT infrastructure resides. You can expand your infrastructure to fit the needs of your company’s growth without having to take on capital expenditures.
Nonetheless, many organizations have concerns when considering colocation ─ one of which is security. That’s not surprising given how critical IT assets for keeping businesses up and running. However, colocation facilities can offer excellent security, often better than a company could provide itself. The key is to do due diligence when checking out various off-site data centers.
US Signal’s data centers, for example, are secure by design. Here’s what that means.
US Signal’s SSAE 18 audited data centers house and connect the equipment and technologies that power your services. Every aspect of these facilities, from leading-edge equipment and technologies to the security features they employ, have been thoughtfully considered.
US Signal’s data centers are designed and operated for maximum security. US Signal employs a multi-faceted defense-in-depth strategy, so all its data centers use multiple physical and operational security and safety protocols and iron-clad security policies.
Security features vary among facilities but generally include:
US Signal employs leading-edge security technologies to ensure all aspects of its data center operations ─ and company operations overall ─ are protected. That includes:
US Signal also employs a variety of data center operation and security best practices, to further bolster security. Security processes and services include:
There’s also a full range of policies in place to further ensure top-notch security, such as:
All US Signal data centers are designed to meet ANSI/TIA-942 data center requirements (varies by facility). US Signal is also audited for compliance with and/or holds certifications for numerous regulatory requirements and industry standards. Meeting the various requirements demonstrates US Signal’s commitment to ensuring the security of its infrastructure on behalf of its customers. Briefly, US Signal:
Data center security is also affected to location. US Signal’s data centers are strategically located in business-friendly, mid-sized cities throughout the Midwest — considered one of the safest geographical areas. Situated in areas protected from weather-related events, the data centers are easily accessible from main transportation routes.
Most are at least 200 miles apart, and all are on separate power grids to minimize the effects of natural disasters. Nonetheless, tested storm and emergency preparedness plans and multi-faced recovery plans are in place to help minimize service disruptions and ensure continued operation in case a disaster (natural or human-initiated) occurs.
US Signal’s data centers also are supported by the company’s 25/7/365 Technical Operations Center. In addition to handling customer calls, the TOC has a team devoted to around-the-clock monitoring of US Signal's network, data centers, and infrastructure.
The team stays ahead of potential infrastructure issues by deploying and maintaining and maintains leading-edge monitoring assets for all core and edge service elements. Their work plays a large role in ensuring US Signal meets its service level agreements for uptime and availability – and delivers service that customers can rely on.
You can learn more about US Signal’s data centers here, as well as download this helpful overview of how US Signal provides customer support and security. If you’re interested in a data center tour or would like more information about US Signal’s data centers, cloud services or anything else, let us know.
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Learn how to expand from on-prem network security to cloud security with these best practices and resources.
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