Synopsis:
As AI workloads, cloud services, and digital infrastructure continue to expand, data centres face increasing demands for security, resilience, and operational efficiency.

In this episode, Steve Katanas of HID and Filip Borg of ASSA ABLOY joins the conversation to explore how modern data center operators can build trust through a layered security strategy that extends from the facility perimeter all the way to critical infrastructure and rack-level assets.

The discussion covers the importance of incorporating security early in the design phase, balancing compliance and operational requirements, and addressing the unique challenges of data centre environments. Topics include trusted identities, access control, multifactor authentication (MFA), biometrics, and the growing need for integrated solutions that support both security and business continuity.

You’ll also learn why a holistic approach to physical access control is essential for protecting people, assets, and data, while ensuring a seamless experience for authorized personnel.

Whether you’re a security leader, data center operator, consultant, architect, facilities manager, or systems integrator, this episode provides valuable insights into designing secure, scalable, and future-ready data center environments.

Key themes:
Data Center Security | Physical Access Control | Trusted Identities | Biometrics | MFA | Compliance | Perimeter to Core | Digital Infrastructure | Critical Infrastructure Protection | HID | ASSA ABLOY