The Critical Role of Physical Security in Your IT Environment “The physical security of your IT environment is underexposed and deserves all the attention!”

We invite you to an enlightening lecture on an often underestimated but essential aspect of IT security: the physical security of your IT infrastructure.

Arco Prince by Rittal is involved on a daily basis with issues surrounding physical IT security and will share his expertise on the current challenges and opportunities in this area.

Why this topic?

In a time where cyber threats are constantly evolving, it is critical to understand and strengthen not only the digital, but also the physical aspects of IT security.

Many organizations underestimate the importance of physical security, which can lead to serious vulnerabilities in their overall security strategy.

What can you expect?

During this lecture we will delve deeper into various aspects of physical IT security, including:

1. The importance of physical IT security: Why this aspect often remains underexposed and why it deserves all the attention now.
2. Regulations and standards:
   • An overview of relevant standards and regulations, including the European NIS2 Directive.
   • How NIS2, although not specifically focused on physical IT security, is indirectly related to physical security aspects.
3. Industry-specific challenges:
   • How different rules and guidelines apply depending on your sector.
   • Specific considerations based on the type of data your organization processes and the location of your business.
4. Integrated approach:
   • Why organizations often have to comply with a combination of standards and regulations.
   • How to ensure robust physical IT security by integrating different policies.
5. Practical insights:
   • Arco Prins will delve deeper into the daily challenges and opportunities in the field of physical IT security.
   • Concrete tips and best practices that you can immediately apply in your organization.
6. Advanced monitoring solutions:
   • The importance of temperature monitoring and access control systems for IT environments for various applications and how this affects the lifespan and performance of your IT equipment.
   • Practical cases: We will discuss various scenarios in which access and temperature monitoring played crucial roles in preventing incidents or optimizing the IT infrastructure.

For whom?

This lecture is indispensable for IT managers, security specialists, compliance officers, and anyone involved in ensuring the security of IT systems and infrastructure.

Why participate?

• Gain insight into an often overlooked aspect of IT security.
• Learn how to comply with the latest regulations and standards.
• Discover how to strengthen the physical security of your IT environment.
• Understand the importance of advanced monitoring solutions through real-world examples.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge and better protect your organization against physical security risks!

Register now for this essential lecture and take the first step towards a fully secured IT environment!

Speaker: Arco Prins – Rittal

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