Physical Security

TIA-942-C 2024

Data center physical infrastructure and security design standards

⏱️ Estimated time: 30-60 minutes

What you'll receive:

  • Scored gap report showing your compliance level
  • AI-generated findings prioritized by severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low)
  • Actionable recommendations for each finding
  • Professional PDF report for leadership and auditors
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Overview

TIA-942-C provides requirements and guidelines for the design and installation of telecommunications infrastructure in data centers. It addresses physical security, environmental controls, and infrastructure design for data center facilities.

Key Features

Data center tier classifications

Physical security requirements

Infrastructure design standards

Environmental and power systems

Benefits

Ensures data center reliability

Improves physical security

Meets industry standards

Reduces downtime and failures

Who Should Use This Framework

Data center operators and designers

Colocation and hosting providers

Organizations building data centers

IT infrastructure professionals

Sample Assessment Questions

Get a preview of the types of questions included in this assessment. Our comprehensive questionnaires help you identify gaps and strengthen your security posture.

1

Has your data center been designed or certified to a specific TIA-942 tier level?

2

Are telecommunications pathways and spaces designed per TIA-942-C specifications?

3

Do you have redundant systems appropriate for your data center tier rating?

4

Are cable management and structured cabling systems implemented per standard?

5

Does your organization conduct regular audits of data center infrastructure compliance?

Note: These are just a few examples. The complete assessment includes comprehensive questions across all control areas, with AI-powered guidance to help you implement improvements.

Related Frameworks

ANSI/BICSI 005-2016
ISO 27001
NIST CSF

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