Diana Cuervo
Senior Key Account Manager
Electronic Engineer
25 March 2026
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Data centres house critical assets in restricted environments, where even short interruptions are not an option. Video surveillance therefore protects infrastructure, prevents unauthorised access and supports operational continuity.
Where Surveillance Should Be Focused
In a data centre, a physical failure is not just a security issue; it includes anything that could put operations at risk, such as equipment overheating. The most effective approach is to design surveillance in layers: perimeter, access points and critical spaces. Within these zones, monitoring equipment conditions is just as important as security itself.
To meet these requirements, Lanaccess deploys video surveillance solutions across the most sensitive areas:
- Perimeter Protection: early detection of intrusion, loitering or vandalism around the site.
- Access Control: integrating video with access systems enables identification of personnel, traceability and thorough audit support when incidents need to be reviewed.
- Room Monitoring: not just about intrusion detection, but also about operational safety, with real-time monitoring and alerts for unusual activity such as overheating servers.
- Roof Access Monitoring: detection of unauthorised entry via the building’s roof.
Incident Management
When an event is detected or an alarm is triggered, it is essential to quickly establish what happened. The Lanaccess Suite video management system (VMS) centralises all recordings on a single platform for easy access and review. When an audit is required, it also enables secure video export and controlled, time-limited access for external parties.
Thermal imaging also supports early detection by identifying rising temperatures before they become critical. It allows operators to pinpoint, rack by rack, which equipment is operating outside safe temperature thresholds. While it does not replace fire detection systems, it provides an additional layer of early warning for potentially hazardous conditions.
Intelligent Video Analytics
Video analytics helps detect relevant events automatically and trigger alerts when security intervention is required.
Cybersecurity By Design
Video surveillance must protect not only the physical installation, but also form part of a secure digital infrastructure.
Lanaccess designs its solutions with cybersecurity built in, using encrypted communications, authentication controls, granular permissions, software and firmware encryption, firewall functionality, alerts for unusual activity, local recording storage, regular audits and ongoing updates. This approach supports compliance with the regulatory frameworks required in data centre environments.
The company holds certifications including ISO 27001, ENS High Category and NIS2 compliance, demonstrating its commitment to cybersecurity standards.
Reflections
In a data centre, both security breaches and technical failures can have a significant impact on the company’s reputation. A well-designed video surveillance strategy helps deter threats, reduce downtime, support audits and protect infrastructure against a wide range of risks.
Contact us to implement video surveillance solutions in your data centre and ensure operational continuity.
