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Protect your data with best-in-class security and compliance

Security and compliance are embedded in Iron Mountain's DNA. For decades, heavily regulated organizations — including government entities, healthcare providers, and financial institutions — have trusted us with their most critical data. Our secure data centers combine world-class physical security with the industry's most comprehensive compliance program, delivering 99.999% uptime and unmatched protection for your mission-critical infrastructure. From perimeter defense to individual server cages, we employ a defense-in-depth strategy that exceeds industry standards and regulatory requirements. Additionally, our two underground data centers in Kansas City and Western Pennsylvania provide an additional layer of security and disaster recovery.

Why choose Iron Mountain for security & compliance

99.999% uptime guarantee

Proven reliability with industry-leading SLAs backed by redundant systems and continuous monitoring.

Defense-in-depth security

Multi-layered physical security from the facility perimeter to individual server cages, including biometrics, CCTV, and more.

Most comprehensive compliance portfolio

20+ certifications including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, ENS, OSPAR and FISMA High.

DoD cybersecurity leadership

First colocation provider to add physical and environmental control mapping to the new Department of Defense Cybersecurity Maturity Model.

Industry-first environmental certification

The only colocation provider to certify its entire global portfolio with ISO 50001 and ISO 14001 (Energy and Environmental Management), plus BREEAM and EPA Energy Star, demonstrating unmatched environmental responsibility globally.

Global consistency

Uniform security standards and compliance practices across our entire worldwide data center portfolio. A dedicated compliance team with support in all regions for our clients via our customer portal.

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Secure data centers

At Iron Mountain Data Centers, we deliver the most secure data center solutions through comprehensive physical data center security and advanced data center security systems. Our secure colocation facilities enforce data center security best practices with multi-factor authentication, biometric access controls, 24/7 CCTV monitoring, data center cages, and advanced server room security. Our trained security personnel provide continuous data center protection and monitoring, delivering the industry's most comprehensive data center security services.

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How Iron Mountain handles safety and security

Our defense-in-depth approach ensures comprehensive data center protection against both physical threats and environmental hazards. Whether you require standard colocation security measures or enhanced controls for sensitive government workloads, we implement data center security solutions tailored to meet your specific requirements. Many of our security personnel hold government clearances, making us the most secure data center choice for customers with the highest security needs.

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Compliant data centers

Iron Mountain Data Centers operates the industry's most comprehensive compliance program, featuring compliant data center solutions with HIPAA compliant data centers, PCI data center compliance, SOC 2-certified data center facilities, and ISO 27001 data center certifications. Our FedRAMP and FISMA High authorizations further demonstrate our commitment to government-grade security standards. Our commitment to compliance excellence ensures that you can confidently meet the strictest data center compliance standards in your industry while focusing on your core business objectives.

Comprehensive compliance coverage:

  • Information Security: ISO 27001 data center, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, NIST SP 800-53 compliance
  • Healthcare: HIPAA compliant data centers, HITRUST CSF certification
  • Financial Services: PCI DSS data centers, payment card industry standards
  • Government: FedRAMP, FISMA High, NIST frameworks for secure data centers
  • Environmental: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, LEED data centers, Energy Star, BREEAM certification
  • Quality Management: ISO 9001, ISO 22301, International Standards Organization compliance
  • Regional Compliance Expertise: In North America, we offer NIST SP 800-53, FISMA HIGH, TIA-942, FedRAMP and HIPAA compliance. In Asia, we offer ABS OSPAR & TVRA. In Europe, we have ENS (Madrid), BSI KRITIS (Frankfurt) and AMS-IX Standard.
  • We maintain active participation in the IAF CertSearch database, promoting transparency in our world-class compliance program.

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Why choose Iron Mountain for compliance:

  • Proactive Approach: Continuous monitoring and improvement of data center compliance standards
  • Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of regulatory requirements including HIPAA compliance, PCI compliance, and payment card data security
  • Data Center Audits: Comprehensive assistance during your compliance audits with full documentation support
  • Global Standards: Consistent compliance designs and practices across all facilities worldwide
  • Future-Proof: Regular updates to meet evolving ISO compliance standards and regulatory landscapes

Our data center certifications

AMS IX certified data center

AMS-IX Standard

TIA 942

ANSI/TIA-942

BCA Green Mark Platinum

BCA Green Mark Platinum

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bizSAFE Level 3

BREEAM

BREEAM

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BSI KRITIS

Environmental Clearance (EC) - India

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ENS Alta (Esqeuma nacional de seguridad)

Energy Star

EPA Energy Star

Fed Ramp

FedRamp

FISMA

FISMA High

Green power pass

Green Power Pass

HIPAA

HIPAA

HITRUST

HITRUST

Awm ISO 14001

ISO 14001

ISO 22301

ISO 22301

Schellman ISO 27001

ISO 27001

ISO 50001

ISO 50001

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LEED

Schellman ISO 9001

ISO 9001

NIST

NIST SP 800-53

OSPAR

OSPAR

PCI DSS compliant

PCI-DSS

SOC 2 Type 2

SOC 2 Compliance

SOC 3

SOC 3 Compliance

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Frequently asked questions

What is data center security?
Data center security encompasses comprehensive physical security controls, network security, and data center access control measures designed to protect sensitive data and IT infrastructure. At Iron Mountain, we implement defense-in-depth security with multiple layers, including perimeter controls, multi-factor authentication, biometric access, 24/7 monitoring, environmental controls, and trained security personnel. Our data center security standards exceed industry benchmarks and regulatory requirements, making us the most secure data center provider in the industry.
Why is data center compliance important?
Data center compliance ensures your infrastructure meets industry-specific regulatory requirements and data center security standards. Compliance protects against legal penalties, reduces business risk, and provides assurance to customers and stakeholders that their data is handled according to data center compliance standards and physical security compliance requirements.
How does Iron Mountain support regulated industries like healthcare and finance?
We maintain specific certifications for regulated industries, including HIPAA compliant data centers for healthcare, PCI DSS data centers for payment processing, and FedRAMP for government. Our compliance team provides data center audits support and ensures your colocation security environment meets all sector-specific requirements.
What audit support does Iron Mountain provide?
Our compliance team offers comprehensive data center audits assistance, including documentation, evidence gathering, and direct auditor support. We maintain detailed compliance records and provide transparent access to data center certification standards reports to streamline your audit processes.
What compliance certifications does Iron Mountain Data Centers have?

Iron Mountain Data Centers maintains comprehensive compliance coverage across multiple industries and regulatory frameworks. For information security, we hold ISO 27001 data center certification, SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 compliance, and NIST SP 800-53 compliance. In healthcare, our facilities are HIPAA compliant and hold HITRUST CSF certification. For financial services, we maintain PCI DSS data centers and meet payment card industry standards. Our government compliance includes FedRAMP certification, FISMA High compliance, and adherence to NIST frameworks for secure data centers.

From an environmental perspective, we have achieved ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications, operate LEED data centers, and maintain Energy Star and BREEAM certifications. Our quality management systems are certified under ISO 9001 and ISO 22301 for Business Continuity, ensuring International Standards Organization compliance throughout our operations.

We also provide regional compliance expertise tailored to specific markets. In North America, we offer NIST SP 800-53, FISMA HIGH, TIA-942, FedRAMP, and HIPAA compliance. In Asia, we maintain ABS OSPAR certification and Threat, Vulnerability And Risk Assessment (TVRA) alignment. In Europe, we have ENS, BSI KRITIS, and AMS-IX Standard compliance, with additional ESN certification specifically in Spain.

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