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46 I ICT TODAY There are three types of network connections. The first is through rack intelligent power distribution units (PDUs), the second via a separate networked controller module and the third in which the locks are connected to a building's security access panel. each electronic lock and door sensor to a centralized panel. This typically involves an electrician to wire the handles, including installation of conduit or a pathway structure to secure or isolate the electronic lock wiring from network and power cables. Given the high number of cabinets on a data center floor, this solution requires installation of additional access control panels for con- necting the handles on the cabinets. It is powered and controlled from that system and that system's software. CONCLUSION To summarize, as higher amounts of confidential data get stored in the cloud, physical access control at the cabinet level needs to become a norm rather than an exception. A myriad of solutions that vary based on the level of secu- rity, management modes and budgets are available for organizations to consider. Technology media company International Data Group (IDG) predicts 50 ZB of data will be created world- wide this year. It is safe to say that enterprise businesses that inspire trust and know how to ethically address risk, security, and compliance will excel in a big way. AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: Ashish Moondra is Sr. product manager of Power, Electronics and Software for Chatsworth Products. He has over 20 years of experience developing and managing rack power distribution, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), energy storage and data center infrastructure manage- ment (DCIM) solutions. Ashish has previously worked with American Power Conversion, Emerson Network Power and Active Power. He has been an expert speaker at various data center forums. He is currently contributing in the security working subgroup of the Telecommunications Industry Associa- tion's (TIA's) Edge Data Center Standard Working Group. He can be reached at amoondra@chatsworth.com REFERENCES: 1. Ponemon, Larry. "What's New in the 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report," Security Intelligence, 23 July 2019. NEW DC TOOLS FOR NEW DC KNOWLEDGE The Complete BICSI Data Center Design Consultant ™ (DCDC® ) Program Further your knowledge. Further your career. Get involved in this in-demand profession today at bicsi.org/dcdc. Trust the new BICSI DCDC Program to teach you the evolving skill set of an expert data center designer. Subject Matter Experts have developed a full suite of curriculum for your needs, including: • Standards and other Publications • Courses and Exam Preparation Tools • DCDC Certification Exam