Preventing Tailgating with Double Verification Methods

Headquartered in London, vXtream data centre is a leading Private Cloud Managed Service Provider that has 7 global data centre locations. Having built up 2 years’ experience, vXtream’s services are relied upon by international companies, businesses of all sizes, and creative professionals. In order to protect their vast clientele’s data and hardware, a multi-layered security approach has been put in place featuring 24/7 on-site security, high-definition CCTV cameras, and biometric security approved by the NPSA (National Protective Security Authority). 

Challenge

Due to the ISO27001 certification that vXtream data centre holds, they are committed to continuous improvement and risk management; therefore, a further layer of security was identified as needed for their data hall. This further layer of security had the challenge of preventing tailgating into the data hall to ensure access could be controlled and monitored. The solution would also need to integrate with vXtream’s new biometric system to enable fingerprint recognition entry. As well as this, the space within the data hall needed to be preserved so that further expansion could happen in the future with the data centre’s planned growth.  

Solution

To gather a good understanding of what vXtream’s challenges were, Meesons visited the site to gather a good perspective. With this, the FPJ140 2S Security Portal was proposed as a suitable solution. Since this product offers a high level of security, it helped overcome the risk of tailgating with the 2-zone pressure mat that provides a second level of verification, ensuring only one person is present in the portal at once. On top of anti-tailgating, the FPJ140 2S pressure mat is also capable of detecting hardware being removed from the secure zone. In order to overcome the challenge of connecting the solution with vXtream’s biometric system, the FPJ140 2S was integrated with the building’s access control system alongside a new biometric reader to give full visibility of transits in and out of the data hall. Finally, to preserve the space in the data hall, Meesons arranged for the security portal to be delivered in kit format and assembled onsite by our technicians to avoid disruption to the space as much as possible. With stainless steel cladding, vXtream wanted to achieve a premium look that would complement the surrounding environment. 

Results

With the FPJ140 2S Security Portal in place at vXtream, it proves as an effective security solution that prevents tailgating. It has created a secure line to the data hall and works well with the access control system that the data centre uses. With stainless steel cladding, we helped vXtream achieve a premium look that complements the surrounding environment. 

Project Facts

• Client
  vXtream
• Sector
  Data Centers
• Location
  London
• Area
  500,000SQ FT
• Product
  Full Portal FPJ140-2S