What data center and physical security measures should a cloud customer consider when assessing a cloud service provider?

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Conduct a due diligence to verify the cloud provider applies adequate physical security measures.

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Assess use of monitoring systems to control ingress and egress points of entry to the data center.

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Implement physical security perimeters to safeguard personnel, data and information systems.

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Review internal policies and procedures for relocation of hardware and software to an offsite location.

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