Biometric data rack management solution
Argus’ Rack Management solution is designed to provide the highest level of security and accountability.
Using our identity management technology, we provide electronically-controlled access to every server rack door in your data centre and a complete audit trail of user activity.
Managing a data centre poses many challenges: Physically, you need to select the ideal location, build secure premises, control entry points, install cameras and other security, as well as ensure you have redundant power systems in the event of an emergency. Even after taking all of this into account, there can still be a level of vulnerability; especially around access to the physical data racks themselves. Whether it’s your staff or contractors, you need to ensure that the strictest level of security is maintained and that all work is fully monitored.
How we integrate biometric solutions to solve the challenges
LIMITING RACK ACCESS TO ACCREDITED INDIVIDUALS
Data centres host confidential client data. Ensuring that only those authorised to access your server racks is a core requirement for any data centre. On any given day, numerous contractors and other individuals must be processed and validated for access to specific racks. Access for internal staff must also be managed and monitored to ensure the overall integrity of the facility.
HOW ARGUS TRUEID ADDRESSES THE CHALLENGE
Argus Rack Management solution ensures authorised users can quickly and easily gain access to physical racks via PIN, proximity card or biometrics. A range of hardware including touchscreen interfaces and self-service kiosks can be used to streamline onboarding, validation and access procedures. Up to 100 server rack doors can be managed via a single touchscreen interface, providing multiple levels of security, including double authorisation and time-specific access.
UNAUTHORISED ACTIVITY AND ACCESS TO SENSITIVE DATA ROOMS AND RACKS
Once onsite, administrators must ensure access to individual data racks is actively controlled and monitored. Without an automated system, this becomes a time-consuming task for internal staff and one that is open to error and potential risk.
HOW ARGUS TRUEID ADDRESSES THE CHALLENGE
Individual rack access can be automated based on biometric identification and even validation of work orders, using the workflow designer. The Rack Management solution can be integrated with physical rack mechanisms such as electronic latches and swing handles to provide even greater security. Notifications and alarms can be set to instantly alert administrators to important events, such as a rack door being left open beyond a set period. All activity is logged, providing a complete audit trail for every access event.
INTEGRATING THIRD-PARTY SYSTEMS TO FORM ONE COMPLETE SOLUTION
Disparate systems that can’t communicate with each other, often result in increased back-office administration. During the course of a working day, internal data centre staff interact with multiple systems including payroll, rostering, key safes etc. all requiring manual input.
HOW ARGUS TRUEID ADDRESSES THE CHALLENGE
The key to maintaining effective resourcing lies in the ability of the Argus TrueID framework to integrate with existing internal and third-party systems. The users’ access rights, profiles and privileges for all these systems, can be managed centrally by the TrueID system. When used with the Argus TrueID Terminals and Kiosks, TrueID offers data centre administrators the ability to design their own user experience through the workflow design feature. Users from any and all user groups can be identified on a kiosk-based on their unique biometric signature. A centre manager can approach a terminal and access features such as user enrolment, contractor management, key safe management and any other rights as assigned. Another staff member may then present at the very same terminal and see a different set of features based on their individual access profile. This incredibly flexible approach is unique to the Argus TrueID framework.
Argus TrueID Rack Management Solution
Argus TrueID Rack Management Solution is an identification management platform that delivers biometric capabilities through a range of functional business modules. The Argus TrueID platform utilises a powerful web-based application that’s able to deploy scalable services delivering absolute certainty of identity to many business and security processes as well as master security systems and building management systems.
Visitor Management
Access Control
Tagged Asset Management
Keysafe Management
Time and Attendance
Workforce Communication
System Integration
Hardware Integration
When combined with the TrueID Terminals and Kiosks, the Argus TrueID Platform offers Data Centre customers and their clients the ability to design their own user experience through the workflow design tool. Users from any, or all user groups, can be quickly identified on a kiosk or terminal. The user’s unique access rights and privileges follow them no matter where they are in the facility. A manager of security can approach a terminal and access features such as asset check out, user enrolment, rostering information, contractor management, key safe management and any other rights assigned. These features and user interface elements are shown on screen for the user to select.
