Physical Security Layer – 1
PERIMETER
The facilities and their physical security systems were designed together to provide extremely hardened, state-of-the-art, secure facilities. From well defined perimeters consisting of signage, blast walls and gates, to clear avenues of approach and backup perimeter barriers, the first layer of physical security is considerable.
Physical Security Layer – 2
EXTERIOR WALLS
Exterior walls are constructed of either steel reinforced poured concrete or masonry reinforced beyond building code requirements. Entry points are kept to a minimum and each exterior door is reinforced, alarmed, access controlled and viewed by a dedicated fixed camera.
Physical Security Layer – 3 
MAN-TRAPS
Exterior doors lead into specially engineered mantraps built over fire corridor wall construction. The mantrap is sheeted with 12 gauge steel and strapped by 1/4" aluminum. All access points off the mantrap require additional biometric authentication of the card holder and are controlled via a 24/7 Security Officer and man-trap relay logic. And of course, each man-trap includes audio surveillance and fixed cameras viewing every door.
In addition, equipment being brought in and out of the facility is logged by security to estimate environmental and power needs. Equipment is dropped at a special receiving man-trap by the customer for delivery to their protected space.
Physical Security Layer – 4 
ACCESS CONTROL
Metal walls, turnstiles, cameras, intercoms and biometric readers, Switch's access control takes on additional hardening by the Positive Access Control procedures deployed at the facilities. Positive Access Control requires that a 24/7 staffed Security Command center officer verifies that the person standing in the mantrap matches a file photo. After confirmation, the officer activates the second proximity and biometric reader for use.
Physical Security Layer – 5 
COMPARTMENTED SPACES
Every customer space, whether it is a cage, cabinet or suite, is individually locked, protected, and monitored. Additional security safeguards, such as man-traps, intrusion sensors and surveillance cameras can be added to these spaces at the customer’s request.
POSITIVE ACCESS CONTROL
Positive Access Control is the application of a two-fold access principal stemming from the questions "Who are you? And, why should we let you in?" When first granted access to the facility, a multi-step process is in place to determine identity and verify need for access. However, where most access procedures breakdown (the badge is granted access and not the holder), Positive Access Control is the principal's continuum.
The access process is further continued with periodic access audits performed each shift by the Shift Supervisor, client audits conducted monthly by the campus Security Manager and a complete bi-annual audit of every person with access by the Security Director.
SURVEILLANCE
Surveillance equipment for the facilities follows an elite standard set by a Board Certified security professional. All fixed cameras are high-resolution color (520 lines) with automatic low-light switching, capable of viewing to .1 lux. Pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras are used on the exterior and areas of sensitivity. All PTZs use up-the-coax protocol for immediate relocation to any fixed camera location.
Video is digitally recorded at 720x240 resolution at 15 images per second (IPS) upon motion or 30 IPS upon operator command. Most video channels synchronously record audio. Video is retained for 100 +/- 10 days.
Switch deploys active surveillance with 24/7 on-staff officers operating the camera system. Camera operators use the Identify, Observe and Understand (IOU) methodology. IOU provides a better use of the system to include constant monitoring, use of the cameras for detection and a usable video product for investigations.
SENSORS
Detectors are used around the property and provide early warning for perimeter and sensitive area intrusion. Sensor types include infrared motion, ultrasonic motion, photoelectric motion, electromechanical sensors such as door contacts, internal lock sensors and seismic sensors.
SECURITY STAFF
Switch has a proprietary, fully manned, 24/7 Security Command Center (SECOM). Security staff members are hired with military and security experience and must complete an extensive training period, which includes security system instruction, procedure and policy instruction, and non-lethal weapon training. A Security Supervisor oversees each shift and reports to the campus Security Manager. All officers in management positions are required to be active members of ASIS International.
Joe McDonald, PSP is the company's Chief Security Officer. Joe has over 25 years in military, law enforcement, security and security system design. Joe currently holds an executive leadership position in ASIS International and is a sought after speaker on surveillance issues. Since joining the company full-time in 2005, Joe has used risk analysis methodologies, current protocols, the best of technology and his own management philosophy to manage all personal, physical, and environmental security issues for the Switch facilities.
