Data Center Security Assessment Checklist Form
Use this form to assess and document the security posture of a data center across all critical domains.
Site Name and Location
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Assessment Date
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Scope of Assessment
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Physical Security
Access Control
Surveillance
Environmental Protection
Network/Security Controls
Incident Response
Physical Security Controls Rating
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1
2
3
4
5
Access Control Methods
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Badge Access Only
Badge and Biometric
Badge, Biometric, and PIN
Key Access
Other
Surveillance Coverage
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All Areas Monitored 24/7
Critical Areas Only
Limited Surveillance
No Surveillance
Environmental Protection Measures
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Rows
Present
Tested Regularly
Fire Suppression
1
2
Flood Protection
3
4
Temperature Control
5
6
Power Backup
7
8
Network and Security Controls Assessment
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Weak
1
2
3
4
Strong
5
1 is Weak, 5 is Strong
Incident Response Preparedness
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Documented and Tested Plan
Documented Plan Only
Informal Procedures
No Plan
Overall Risk Findings and Recommendations
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