This refers to the measures to protect a data center's servers and other IT equipment. Physical security measures aim to prevent unauthorized data center. These include the PCI – DSS (Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standard) and the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), both of which include guidance on the controlling of access to data. The PCI – DSS has far reaching consequences for many companies, both large and. Control Access at the Rack Level: Deploy electronic cabinet locks to prevent unauthorized entry. Integrate with Building Access Control: Maintain consistent. Rack enclosures are rated based on their suitability for certain applications and the degree to which they protect equipment. To net it out, that equals approximately 4,949 records stolen every minute, or 82 records every second.