Aim Higher College has two primary datacenters on campusthe research datacenter and the business datacenter. Due to budget and space limitations, the research datacenter is also used to house the backup systems for the business datacenter, resulting in business data being stored in both locations.

The research datacenter, shown in the diagram below, is typically left unlocked, as many students and faculty members use it for their work. The network infrastructure is not monitored, and the systems themselves are not required to be secured.

Recently, signs of after-hours access have been found in the research datacenter. Doors have been left open, lights have been on, and logins have been found on research systems. Logs indicate that local logins have been attempted on the business system consoles as well.

You have been working as a security analyst in the information security department at Aim Higher College for two months. Your manager asks you to propose a set of controls that will allow the use of the research datacenter for its intended purpose while protecting the business systems that reside there. What controls would you suggest, and why?

Write a brief security plan, labeling the diagram below, and describing what controls you would recommend, and why.

Self-Assessment Checklist

I have identified appropriate physical security controls.

I have identified administrative security controls.

I have identified appropriate technical security controls.

Length

The expected length for this assignment is 350-700 words.

Offices Datacenter Receiving Operators