The Montijo City Council chose DataRoad to install a biometric access control system at the entrance to the municipality’s data center, thereby strengthening the physical security of one of the institution’s most critical pieces of infrastructure.
What was installed
The implemented solution allows for the monitoring and logging of all access to the data center via biometric authentication, replacing less secure access control methods (such as shared physical keys) with a system that logs each entry individually. The project included:
- Installation of a door-opening device with a biometric sensor;
- Connecting the device to the municipality's computer network;
- Installation and configuration of access control software, including event logging;
- Set up the solution and train the team responsible for its day-to-day use.
Why is biometric access control important in a data center?
A data center houses an organization’s servers, network equipment, and critical data—in the case of a municipality, this includes local government management systems, resident data, and infrastructure supporting public services. A biometric access control system eliminates the risk of lost, copied, or uncontrolled sharing of keys and ensures an auditable record of who accessed the facility and when—an increasingly important requirement in the context of compliance and information security in the public sector.
Unlike cards or codes, biometric data cannot be lent to others or forgotten, which significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access to one of the most sensitive parts of any organization’s technological infrastructure.
Security and Infrastructure Services for the Public Sector
DataRoad has experience supporting public agencies in projects that combine network infrastructure and physical security, including:
- Biometric and card-based access control systems;
- Installation and certification of structured cabling in data centers and server racks;
- Configuration of access management and logging software;
- Training of internal teams to use the installed solutions independently.
Customer Benefits
- Enhanced physical security at the data center, with restricted and controlled access;
- An individual, auditable record of each entry, which is essential for compliance;
- Elimination of the risk associated with shared or lost physical keys;
- A team that is fully trained and capable of independently managing the system after installation.
DataRoad would like to thank the Montijo City Council for choosing our IT consulting, IT support, and computer network management and maintenance services.
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