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The physical security in MY data center has armed guards carrying MP5 uzis, and has absolutely zero tenancy except for us.

I personally feel that the data there is quite safe, relatively speaking.



There is no such thing as an "MP5 uzi".


I guess you're right, but they look like uzis enough for me, and is otherwise a compact submachine gun.

What I'm referring to specifically is this, I believe: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5


Do the Mp5 Uzi's protect against people that legitimatly have access, or how about a repairman? or during a fire drill - all doors open?


Presumably, everyone on the entire campus is trusted to be there, with increasing layers of security. There are guards posted at all entrances to the campus, where I have to present a badge + window sticker to get on. Once on campus and parked, a swipe card gets me into the building, where I am presented with an X-Ray machine for my belongings and a metal detector that I have to walk through for entrance.

If I am taking any property on or off campus, I have to also present a property pass signed by someone with the authorization to allow that activity.

Admittedly, I could probably sneak a flash drive on if I were so inclined, but that's probably why they do background checks on people before they're given badges and swipe cards and all that.




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