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Data Center Security Screening for Insider Threats

Data center security must go beyond perimeter defenses to address insider risk from employees, contractors, and vendors. Effective data center security screening focuses on controlling access to high-consequence areas where unauthorized personal electronic devices (PEDs) can enable data exfiltration and policy violations.

Metrasens Ultra provides purpose-built PED detection for data centers, enabling deliberate, policy-driven screening at secure access points inside the facility. Designed for inner-layer environments, Ultra integrates seamlessly into existing workflows without disrupting operations.

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A Targeted Security Layer for Zero-Tolerance Environments

These capabilities address the specific requirements of data center security screening, where insider risk and policy enforcement demand precision rather than high-throughput screening.

Purpose-built PED Detection

Ultra is optimized to detect the small, concealed ferromagnetic components commonly found in personal electronic devices—addressing threats that traditional screening solutions are not designed to catch.

Security That Meets You Where You Are

Data centers aren’t blank-slate environments. Ultra integrates into existing security programs, workflows, and physical spaces—without requiring large-scale redesign or operational disruption.

Designed for High-Consequence Areas

Ultra supports controlled, deliberate screening workflows suited to environments where consistency, accountability, and outcomes matter.

Strengthens Layered, Proactive Security

No single tool solves insider risk. Ultra adds a focused detection layer that complements access control, monitoring, and procedural controls—strengthening defense-in-depth without redundancy.

Powerful Detection in a Practical Footprint

Ultra’s compact, open design allows deployment in space-constrained environments without costly renovations, specialized infrastructure, or bulky installations.

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Metrasens Ultra

Metrasens Ultra is purpose-built for data center security screening environments where traditional metal detectors and weapons detection systems fall short—particularly when addressing insider threat risk at secure access points inside the facility. Unlike perimeter-focused screening solutions optimized for public throughput, Ultra is designed for deliberate, high-consequence screening deep within data centers.

Engineered to detect small, concealed personal electronic devices in inner-layer, zero-tolerance environments, Ultra delivers powerful detection in a compact footprint that integrates seamlessly into existing security workflows. It supports policy-driven screening and strengthens layered security without disrupting operations or requiring costly redesigns—applying the right level of security exactly where insider risk is highest.

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Proven Where the Margin for Error Is Zero

Metrasens solutions are successfully deployed in some of the world’s most unforgiving security environments—including corrections and MRI safety, where detection gaps are unacceptable, and screening consistency is critical.

Application Highlights

Replacing Hand Wands with Metrasens Ultra

A data center replaced manual hand-wand screening—previously requiring three operators positioned at entry points—with Metrasens Ultra, consolidating screening to a single operator while improving reliability. By moving away from hand wands that depend on individual technique, attention, and consistency, the site established uniform, repeatable PED detection that does not vary by operator or shift. The change reduced screening headcount from three to one, lowered ongoing labor costs, eliminated close-contact screening, and delivered stronger, more dependable detection of concealed electronic devices at a critical access point.

PED Screening in Space-Constrained Entry Points

A data center operator needed to enforce PED screening in narrow hallway entry points leading to critical access areas—without construction, expanded screening zones, or an airport-style experience. Metrasens Ultra was deployed directly within existing corridors, providing effective PED detection in a compact, wall-mounted form factor that required no infrastructure changes. Compared to bulky body scanners or walk-through metal detectors, Ultra delivered a lower-cost, less intrusive solution aligned with a professional, corporate environment—allowing the customer to implement a consistent, defensible screening program exactly where risk existed.

Inner-Ring PED Security

In data centers, risk increases as individuals move deeper into secure facilities. Access frequency, duration, and proximity to sensitive systems all shape insider risk. Metrasens Ultra enables deliberate, policy-driven PED screening at inner-ring access points—such as Secure Access Program (SAP) areas, data halls, and restricted operational zones—where risk is highest.

With Ultra, organizations can:

Enforce consistent PED controls in high-consequence areas
Reduce insider risk without disrupting operations or throughput
Support third-party and privileged access without redesigning security programs
Maintain accountability across evolving access scenarios

By strengthening security at these critical transitions, Metrasens adds high-sensitivity PED detection exactly where it matters most—inside the inner layers of the data center.

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Data Center & PED Detection FAQ

What types of electronics does Metrasens Ultra detect?

Metrasens Ultra has a high level of detection for a wide range of target devices, including, but not limited to: mobile COTS phones, covert phones, hard disk drives (SATA and SAS), solid state drives (NVMe and SATA), USB flash drives (exceeding 500 GB), SD card adapters, covert HD video recording devices, and malicious intent devices (rubber ducky).

Can Metrasens Ultra be integrated?

Yes. Metrasens Ultra is vendor agnostic with full integration into your electronic security system. Common integrations include PSIM, access control, and video surveillance.

What is the footprint requirement for Metrasens Ultra?

Metrasens Ultra features a compact footprint, making it ideal for installation in cages, mantraps, circlelocks, and turnstiles. Its portable design provides unmatched flexibility for deployment in red zone areas that are often unsuitable for larger, space-dependent systems.

Where should screening with Metrasens Ultra occur inside the facility?

Screening is most effective at secure access points leading into inner-ring or restricted areas, rather than at public or perimeter entrances.

What types of electronics does Metrasens Ultra detect?

Does Metrasens Ultra require the presence of a security officer?

Metrasens Ultra can be used in both an autonomous screening portal as well as in guard-present screening. Integration of Metrasens Ultra allows for SOC overwatch, unmanned screening. Inquire about our developed screening protocols for both.

Can Metrasens Ultra be used for both ingress and egress screening?

Yes. Metrasens Ultra is often utilized with a clean-in/clean-out (CICO) screening protocol.

Are there any health concerns from repeated screening?

No. Our technology is passive and safe for everyone. No medical exemptions required including pacemakers, other medical implants, pregnant women, etc.).

Strengthen Data Center Security Where It Matters Most

Apply deliberate, policy-driven screening at secure access points without disrupting operations. See how Metrasens Ultra supports insider threat mitigation in high-consequence data center environments.