The UK's most secure datacenter "The Bunker" Kent.

This is said to be the UK's most secure data center.
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The Bunkers primary data centre in Kent is an ex-MOD command and control centre, built by the UK government to protect people and technology from nuclear attacks.
The facility sits 30m beneath a perimeter fenced, 18 acre site.
It has three metre thick concrete walls, solid steel doors that weigh several tonnes, and provides military grade EMP and tempest shielding. The facility is also protected by a 24-hour sentry and MOD-trained guard dogs, CCTV and a series of sophisticated access controls.

Admission to the site is permitted via the Guardroom (fitted with bullet-proof glass), which has a vehicular gate with control barrier and an electrically operated pedestrian gate. The Bunkers team of security staff, many of whom are ex-military or police, maintain a physical presence in the Guardroom, and perform regular random patrols of the site together with guard dogs. Patrols of secure areas take place on a regular basis, together with constant monitoring of the CCTV system. Monitored infrared CCTV cameras, both above and below ground, cover the site and include a last motion picture captured facility, with thumbnail archives. Entry to The Bunker facility itself is via a turnstile, operated by an encrypted security card system. All entry to The Bunker is monitored and recorded by security staff, both physically and via the CCTV system. Other security mechanisms are in place both on and off site, to enhance the above systems.

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[lukemidson]

where in kent? great video

[marksrye]

Hey, its @ Sandwich, Kent, CT13 0PL, UK

[pmblsmft2]

The funny thing is, data theft occurs via network connections, not by physical access.

[bmw2go11]

gosh, they are dumb, the real stealing comes from hacking via INTERNET!! If i wanted information i would not physically go steal a hard drive, that would be pointless!! There are so many hard drives that are all linked together in raid that you need quite a few to get some information, one is not enough... less physical security, more storage security (ex. linux)...

[weeweeeewee]

How are they safe from fraud? Hackers can hack anything they choose to.

[seppsters]

@bmw2go11

@pmblsmft2

Yes, it does get stolen and destroyed both physically and digitally. You might want to think some of the smartest people in the security industry know what they're doing.

[bmw2go11]

@harperonline well said

[harperonline]

@bmw2go11 - As a UNIX developer (systems software) I can say that there is at least one way to make Windows more secure than UNIX or UNIX-like clones:

1. Power down the Windows server.

2. Unplug said server from its SAN and power supply.

3. Carry server over to blast furnace.

4. Drop server in blast furnace.

5. Pour 1000 tons of molton steel over said server.

6. Cook said server at 1600 degress for 24 hours or until tender.

Job done! Whoever said Wintel is not secure?

[markanthonyquested]

It is the former nuclear bunker, RAF Ash, near Sandwich in Kent, England. It was originally a bunker built for the RAF Rotor RADAR system in the 1950s.

[thanqualthehighseer]

it`s a good job they`ve got all that protective security.

that`s where they store all the porn.

[myozone]

only as strong as BT cover in the pavement !

[snedie69er]

@pmblsmft2

Physical security is not there to prevent theft, it's there to stop DOS attacks through physical attack. Imagine if some one took a bomb into a data center, especially into a pressurised room.

[micboobadan]

PirateBay and wikileaks should use this server.