Fujitsu redefines traditional approach to data centre security with SURIENT

News facts:

* Powerful new Fujitsu SURIENT Managed Rack Solution provides guaranteed secure access to data centre hardware with granular access control and biometric authentication.
* Brings peace of mind for data centre customers - for on-premises and hosted facilities.
* Easy integration and intuitive use ensures organisations can meet increasingly complex security demands.

MRS M2 with closed front door.

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Fujitsu today announces availability in the EMEIA region of Fujitsu SURIENT Managed Rack Solution, a new physical security solution for data centres. This is the first product in the new Fujitsu SURIENT security suite, a range of end-to-end solutions that will significantly increase the security of data centres, data transfer and end-user devices.

The SURIENT Managed Rack Solution is designed to prevent unauthorised physical access to servers, data, storage and network components, with enhanced protection provided by the Fujitsu PalmSecure biometric authentication technology, coupled with electromechanical locks and sensors.

Comprising racks, electromechanical locks, sensors, rack control servers, biometric authentication as well as installation and configuration services, Fujitsu SURIENT Managed Rack Solution allows organisations to implement granular and user-based access on data centre hardware. It provides organisations with one powerful solution to manage access rights, monitor server, storage and network racks and detect when doors are opened and closed, while logging all access in an audit-compliant way. The solution can be easily integrated into existing data centre infrastructures as a key component for meeting stringent physical security requirements, preparing for the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) demands for 'accountability'.

The SURIENT Managed Rack Solution is part of Fujitsu's new SURIENT security portfolio, a comprehensive range of technologies and solutions, which helps organisations across the globe to step up end-to-end IT security. Fujitsu has developed the SURIENT portfolio to address security aspects from endpoints to data centres and data transfer processes, all from one hand, with a consistent, user-friendly approach. SURIENT is part of FUJITSU's comprehensive offering to manage cyber security, starting with security consulting and providing a comprehensive portfolio of security services, solutions and products.

Rob Norris, Head of Enterprise & Cyber Security EMEIA at Fujitsu, said: "SURIENT is a new type of security system that addresses security from the root level outwards. With this new portfolio of powerful security tools, Fujitsu is redefining traditional approaches to IT security, while still ensuring maximum transparency and usability. Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive security for data centres, data transfers and terminals, as well as the myriad sensors and devices that make up the Internet of things. The Managed Rack Solution is the first SURIENT solution to become internationally available and we will add further new security products, services and solutions in the coming months."

One of the first SURIENT customers is Wilken Rechenzentrum, a German-based provider of hosted data centre services to organisations in highly regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare and the legal sector. Hans-G"unther M"arkle, Managing Director at Wilken Rechenzentrum, comments: "Ensuring the highest levels of security is our number one priority. Our customers trust us to keep their critical infrastructures and highly confidential data safe from unauthorised access. The SURIENT Managed Rack Solution from Fujitsu has helped us raise security standards to previously unthinkable levels. It has allowed us to enforce strict and user-specific access control policies, and empowered our customers to take complete control of who can access their hardware and ultimately, their data."

Pricing and availability

MRS unlocked lock.

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The FUJITSU SURIENT Managed Rack Solution is available immediately to order in Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) through direct sales and Fujitsu's channel partners. Solution prices start from EUR 7 000.

Further modules in the SURIENT portfolio will become available in the coming months. In early 2017, Fujitsu plans to introduce SURIENT Stealth Connect Solution (SCS), enabling highly secure communication between data centres using closed ports technology and hiding possible attack points from potential hackers by preventing port scans.

The FUJITSU SURIENT Managed Rack Solution is designed to protect 19-inch racks from unauthorised access by integrating electromechanical locks and sensors. The rack door can only be opened once the lock has been externally unlocked. To unlock the door, an authorised employee has to be authenticated via PalmSecure ID Match, based on a palm vein scan and the requested access rights. The opening and closing of rack doors is monitored by sensors. Additionally, vibration sensors can recognise and report break-in attempts. All activities are logged in the monitoring system, enabling full audit capability.

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