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Physical Security For Data Centres
In-depth protection that’s designed to suit the UK’s growing range of data architecture, including data centres and AI facilities.
- Fully Compliant Solutions, In Line With ISO27001 & LPS 1175
- Expertly Trained, SIA-Licensed Operatives, Available 24/7
- NSI Gold-Accredited CCTV Packages
- Paxton Gold-Accredited Intruder Alarms & Access Controls
- Uninterrupted, 24/7/365 Connection To Our National Operations Centre
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In-depth protection that’s designed to suit the UK’s growing range of data architecture, including data centres and AI facilities.
- Fully Compliant Solutions, In Line With ISO27001 & LPS 1175
- Expertly Trained, SIA-Licensed Operatives, Available 24/7
- NSI Gold-Accredited CCTV Packages
- Paxton Gold-Accredited Intruder Alarms & Access Controls
- Uninterrupted, 24/7/365 Connection To Our National Operations Centre
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Bespoke Solutions For Security At Your Data Centre
With the world of data processing evolving at a rapid pace, you need a security provider who’s able to adapt at that same breakneck pace. We’re able to actively secure:
- AI Data Facilities
- Colocation Facilities & Carrier Hotels
- Cloud-Hosting Data Centres
- Data Warehouses & Storage
- Edge Data Centres
- Enterprise (“Wholly Owned”) Data Centres
- Hyperscale Facilities
- Managed Services Data Centres
- Modular & Flexible Data Centres
All of our data centre security packages are built on firm foundations, and customised to suit the challenges that face one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries.
Dedicated Account
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UK Wide
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Services Available
24/7/365
Competitive
Rates
Rapid
Response
Highly Trained
Experts
95% Customer
Retention Rate
Bespoke Tailored
Solutions
#1 In The ACS
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Trained & Licensed Security Officers For Data Centres
The first line of security for your data centre should always be a human. While AI has made leaps in recent years, and with further developments already on the horizon, it’s important to maintain that human touch in your security measures. That’s where trained, SIA-licensed security guards excel and deliver an in-person approach to tomorrow’s tech-led future.
ProFM Group’s officers all comply with the physical security standards set out by the UK’s NPSA and NCSC guidelines, alongside full licensing and DBS vetting as part of their SIA training. Beyond that, any personnel we deploy will have completed specific, CPD-certified training on UK GDPR laws, as well as have site-specific knowledge to keep your servers secure.
Trusted By Data Giants Like TATA Communications
We’ve been fortunate enough to support one of the UK’s largest data facilities in TATA’s Stratford facility, delivering 24/7/365 manned guarding for over 12,000 square metres of active server space, secure colocation capacity, and cloud-enabled network connectivity and infrastructure.
Sophisticated CCTV Packages Built Around Your Facility
One of the most sought-after solutions for physical data centre security, modern CCTV has progressed at an exponential rate. The advent of AI technology has meant a renaissance in what we can expect from our surveillance, and how it can be integrated as part of a security package for data centres. ProFM Group’s position as an industry leader means we’re well ahead of the curve.
All of our CCTV packages are fully integrated with advanced AI detection designed to spot early warning signs of physical intrusion. Our NSI Gold accreditation means you receive the highest-quality engineering and maintenance work, including non-intrusive cabling and connectivity designed to operate independently of your data architecture.
Biometric & Facial Recognition Access Controls
Access to data centres can’t rely on easily-duplicable badges or ID fobs. The latest guidance from the NPSA calls for a “layered approach” to access control, and with data processing already mission-critical for so many, a trusted provider is essential in building that approach. At ProFM, we’re advocates for the use of biometric access controls at data centres.
Not only does that add an in-built layer of protection by metering out who can go where, but it’s a future-proofing method for evolving data storage standards. We deliver fully Paxton Gold-accredited solutions for access and control, and can implement both standalone solutions for small, cloud-based data storage, or fully integrated packages designed to segment your server rooms from your meet-me rooms with controlled, monitored access.
Cutting-Edge Intruder Alarms Designed For Data Centre Security
If you opt not to invest in a manned solution for your data centre’s security, you need an intruder alarm that can act as that last line of defence. It’s often paired with other solutions (like CCTV or monitoring packages), but it can’t – and shouldn’t – be an afterthought. Our range of intruder detection solutions at ProFM Group ensures it won’t be.
We’re fully Paxton Gold-accredited, ensuring that all the packages we deliver come with exceptional standards of installation, engineering, and maintenance. We’re also able to integrate with your building management system (BMS) where needed to ensure full detection of fire or sprinkler activation alongside intruders. Plus, with ProFM’s all-inclusive 24/7 monitoring, a solution is never far away.
Remote Monitoring & Rapid Response Security For Data Centres
While so much of data centre security is autonomous, there’s no understating the importance of human input. Our entire service offering is built on the strengths of our people, and for the security we provide for data centres, that’s incredibly important. All of our tech is monitored remotely through our own, ISO27001-compliant National Operations Centre (NOC), manned 24/7/365 by SIA-licensed operatives.
From there, we can remotely monitor your camera systems, intruder alarms, and any access controls for the first sign of any physical intrusion. In the event of that happening, we have a roster of on-call mobile officers who can arrive at the site, investigate the cause of the disturbance and escalate accordingly, all while maintaining the integrity of your facility.
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Our Clients’ Success Stories
Find out what our clients have thought of using our exceptional security services by reading the following testimonials.
Lloyds Transport
ProFM is an amazingly caring company. I truly feel like a person rather than a number, and they’re always on call if ever I need anything. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend ProFM!
Lloyds Transport Case Study
Virgin Media
We were thrilled to be offered the chance to partner with Virgin Media as part of their 6 Nations Rugby tournament event at Twickenham. Discover how we delivered an exceptional level of service during one of the most pivotal sporting events in the calendar.
Virgin Media Case Study
Hotel Chocolat
As one of the UK market leaders in luxury chocolate, Hotel Chocolat have quickly become synonymous with both that signature creamy texture and their high-impact, groundbreaking social initiatives. We’re thrilled to have been their security partner over the last 9 years, offering the bespoke levels of support that a brand like HC demands.
Hotel Chocolat Case Study
Berwick Court Management
It’s fair to say that, since the Grenfell disaster in 2017, fire safety has taken on an entirely new level of importance. That’s something we’ve built a comprehensive familiarity with, and with our fast-acting and robust mobilisation at Berwick Court in Southwark, we were able to deliver a comprehensive, multi-officer solution at a moment’s notice.
Berwick Court Management Case Study
Roger Butcher
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
I would like to express how professional the ProFM staff deployed to our site have been. Many people have tried to access the site, but have always been deterred by the ProFM team. I couldn’t of wished for a better service. Thank you to the team for all your support throughout the project.
NHS Case Study
Buzz Group
ProFM's UK coverage, high degree of flexibility and experienced senior team have resulted in an excellent level of support across our events. Their approach and drive to really understand our events and the type of team they need to deploy at each venue has ensured that our customers and teams truly have a security team that have their safety and security at the forefront of their approach.
Buzz Group Case Study
Bromley Old Town Hall
David Leitch, Estate Manager
Security are a critical part of the team, I go home on an evening and am happy and confident that everything is ok. We have a very successful relationship with ProFM and will be working with them for a long time.
Bromley Old Town Hall Case Study
Norwich City Council
We appreciate the work ProFM Group has done and thank you for your contribution to the successful management of our emergency provision, through which we were able to provide accommodation and support to these often-vulnerable clients.
Norwich City Council Case Study
CAF
ProFM Group have been awarded the security contract for our new £32M facility here at Newport. When the facility was opened by HRH Prince Charles, there were a number of VIPs on this day, and the ProFM team worked closely with the Royal Security Team to make the day run smoothly.
CAF Case Study
SIKA
A pioneer in specialist products and chemicals for building projects, SIKA’s reputation so often precedes it. It’s that reputation that meant it needed an equally reputable security solution, and ProFM were on hand to deliver exactly that. That’s kick-started a multi-year partnership and personalised solutions.
SIKA Case StudyWhy Choose ProFM Group?
Fully In Line With ISO27001
All of our data centre security are fully in line with the guidance set out by ISO27001 – essential for compliance and data safety.
Complete NPSA & NCSC Compliance
As the key guidance for data centres in the UK, we’re fully up to speed with the NPSA’s guidance on risk management and compliant physical security.
A Seamlessly Evolving Solution
While the UK’s data demands are growing, so too is our service offering. We can move at your pace, expanding to include new solutions whenever you need them.
Qualified, Trained Security Professionals
Our SIA-licensed operatives are vetted in line with BS7858, have passed DBS checks and undergo specific training around data security and GDPR.
Independently Accredited Systems
Our systems are all externally audited and accredited to both Paxton Gold (access controls and intruder alarms) and NSI Gold (CCTV) standards.
Data Centre Security FAQs
Still unsure of our credentials in data centre security? Here’s a selection of our most-asked questions on security at data centres.
Still got a Question?We would always advise that a multi-layered security model be in place for a data centre. That begins with effective perimeter security in the form of CCTV cameras and routine mobile patrols to ensure that intruders and physical threats are stopped at the first hurdle.
Internally, you’ll first have a manned reception desk, with trained, SIA-licensed officers on hand to monitor CCTV footage and action any intrusions urgently. From there, you’ll have cascading layers of access controls to ensure that only authorised members of staff and visitors can access key areas, like data halls and meet-me rooms.
Yes. We ensure that all of the physical security measures we provide are fully compliant with the UK’s GDPR, and that we’re as focused as possible on matching the standards expected of an evolving industry.
The Barriers, Access, Detect, or BAD, methodology is an integral part of the NPSA’s Data Centre Security guidance. It’s a central part of how we secure the data centres we work with, and we develop strategies tailored to your data facility to ensure that we’re always meeting those requirements.
As a general rule, we’ll implement physical fencing solutions as part of that first line of defence, alongside layered access controls and AI-enhanced CCTV systems designed to accommodate both the Access and Detect functionality of the NPSA’s documentation. That’s all alongside our signature, expert security officers.
Yes, but only for the physical security measures you should have in place. We aren’t qualified to conduct cyber security assessments or analyses, but we’ve got over 30 years of experience in delivering bespoke site analysis to ensure you’ve got the right measures in the right places.
For data centres, that’ll include analysing key areas of restricted access (server halls, power and mechanical rooms, network operations, etc.) for tiered authorisation, plotting out routing and effective cable management for your systems, and planning security officer rotas and staffing to ensure 24/7 coverage.
Yes, if it’s needed as part of your site’s security. Our officers can be equipped to carry out non-intrusive searches if you have particular concerns around employee data theft or tampering with systems, as well as specific protocols around visitors.
No. Our sole focus is on physical security for data centres – we don’t have the right expertise or qualifications to deliver effective cybersecurity measures. Instead, you should look for companies that have expertise in Cyber Essentials, as well as ISO27001, ISO27017, and more specific qualifications like SOC 2 (which is specific to service data controls).
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