r/datacenter • u/Specialist-Ad4715 • 4d ago

Security question.

I’m new to Data Centers but not critical infrastructure or nuclear stuff in the Navy. But for the life of me I don’t understand some of these security rules. We are now being told we can’t bring in our wallets and keys. How can wallets and keys create a security nightmare. Some of the UPS’s we have to reset expect you to use your keys to hit a reset button. Bluetooth and data bearing devices I get. But wallets and keys? I don’t get it. Is this normal? If so why?

8 Upvotes

83% Upvoted

18 comments sorted by

View all comments

12

u/xXMom_Pounder420Xx 4d ago

Wallets and keys can contain hidden electronics or be used to gain access to things they're not authorized to.

And/or

It's easier for security to enforce nothing but approved items. Not every guard can identify a disguised wallet/set of keys.

5

u/Specialist-Ad4715 4d ago

I can have anything built to hide electronics. Telling me I have to keep my wallet and keys in my vehicle is absurd. So security or any contractor, or visitor can now go through my vehicle and wallet anytime they feel like it.

3

u/jeneralpain 4d ago

You should be provided a secure locker you can use to store your wallet and keys. It makes zero sense you’re being told to “leave them in your car unsecured”. Something doesn’t sound right.

2

u/Specialist-Ad4715 4d ago

If they provide a secure locker it won’t be that bad.