Common use of Data Center Security Clause in Contracts

Data Center Security. Licensor shall take reasonable actions to ensure the security of the Data Center while performing Licensor’s duties. Licensor agrees to comply with the State’s security policies/rules, procedures and processes. State’s security polices/rules, procedures and processes may be revised from time to time. These revisions, or any additions shall be posted in the common areas or otherwise provided to Licensor by the State. State may issue additional security policies/rules, procedures and processes as deemed necessary. Licensor acknowledges that security cameras are in use throughout the Data Center. All persons, whether employees, representatives or invitees of Licensor, granted access to the Data Center are subject to security screening conducted by the State. This includes, but is not limited to, providing acceptable personal picture identification. The individual must be on the personnel listing provided to the State by Licensor. State may refuse access to the Data Center to any person who, in State’s sole discretion, presents an unreasonable security risk. Licensor must report any physical security related incidents at the Data Center to Data Center personnel immediately. The security system requires that all doors be closed at all times, and lights be turned off except while an area is occupied. Secure all doors on exiting an area, and in areas that do not have automatic lights, turn off the lights to conserve energy. Temporary blocking of a door for the movement of equipment is permitted but doors must be closed immediately after equipment movement. Licensor shall be responsible for securing the premises upon completion of the work. No door or gate shall remain unlocked. Badge Access with BIO-finger print reader shall be utilized for access to the Data Center. Licensor shall be responsible for keys, and badges assigned and all costs related to replacement of lost badges or lost keys or replacement of locks. All persons, whether employees, representatives or subcontractors granted access to the Data Center shall badge through a secured door. No “piggybacking” or "tailgating" is permitted. Only employees of Licensor shall be allowed in the building. No family members, friends or pets (except service animals) shall be allowed access. Only on an emergency basis may access be allowed without background checks. Licensor is not allowed to take or distribute photos or videos of the Data Center without written permission from State Information Technology Services Division’s (SITSD’s) Security Officer or Data Center Manager.