Datacenter Security Methodologies During Network Outages

Which of the following datacenter security methodologies is MOST likely to remain usable during a network outage?

A.

biometric scanners

B.

door locks

C.

video surveillance

D.

motion detectors.

B.

Option B, door locks, is the datacenter security methodology that is most likely to remain usable during a network outage.

The reason for this is that door locks are typically standalone devices that do not rely on network connectivity to function. They can be operated using physical keys or keycards, which do not require a network connection to be authenticated or authorized. Therefore, even if there is a network outage, the door locks will continue to work and provide physical security to the datacenter.

In contrast, the other options listed in the question, biometric scanners, video surveillance, and motion detectors, are all typically connected to a network and require network connectivity to function properly. Biometric scanners, for example, may rely on network connectivity to verify user identities, while video surveillance and motion detectors may rely on network connectivity to transmit video or alarm signals to security personnel.

Therefore, in the event of a network outage, these security methodologies may become unusable or at least less effective, as they may not be able to transmit data or receive commands from security personnel.

In summary, while all of the options listed in the question are important components of datacenter security, door locks are the most likely to remain usable during a network outage, providing physical security to the datacenter even when other security measures may be unavailable.