Recertification qualifies Cobalt Data Centers among elite facilities for excellence of physical and network security, operational superiority, and quality of system controls
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cobalt Data Centers, a leading data center developer and colocation operator, today announced that it has successfully renewed its HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SSAE 16 SOC 1 and SOC 2 (Type 2) certifications. Through a formal process of auditor examinations, Cobalt was certified on standards for physical security, network security, operational quality and system controls.
“Cobalt Data Centers is proud to successfully renew certifications that ensure our organization is performing at the highest level for physical security, network security, operational excellence and system controls”
The Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) certification demonstrates that Cobalt’s operations are in compliance with HIPAA security expectations, including the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information. This certification focuses on physical security measures available such as biometrics, 7×24 security, and best practices in surveillance at Cobalt’s facility to protect sensitive healthcare data.
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) for data centers qualifies Cobalt Data Centers for the protection of financial data associated with credit card transactions through both its physical and virtual security. PCI DSS was developed to ensure that data centers demonstrate a comprehensive security process for handling financial data including prevention, detection and appropriate reaction to a multitude of security incidents.
The third certification of the group, the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) 16 Service Organization Control (SOC) 1 and SOC 2 (Type 2) validates that Cobalt operates its Las Vegas facility with an approved level of security, availability, processing integrity and confidentiality of its systems. This also includes the privacy of personal information. SSAE 16 SOC 1 and SOC 2 (Type 2) certifies that Cobalt’s operational excellence provides a safe, reliable environment for its customers’ mission-critical infrastructure.
“Cobalt Data Centers is proud to successfully renew certifications that ensure our organization is performing at the highest level for physical security, network security, operational excellence and system controls,” said Tom Stimmel, Vice President of Operations, Cobalt Data Centers. “Our confidence in Cobalt is supported by our certifications for what we offer our customers: operations of the highest quality that are relied on by corporations worldwide when selecting a colocation provider.”
About Cobalt Data Centers
Cobalt Data Centers is a Tier III data center development and operating company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cobalt Data Centers specializes in secure, high-density and network-rich colocation delivered with exceptional customer service. Cobalt Cheyenne is the company’s flagship data center and the most practical enterprise-grade facility in Las Vegas, a city and region known for robust connectivity and low instance of natural hazards. The colocation facility is also a Registered Hosting Center as certified by the Nevada Gaming Commission and State Gaming Control Board and is equipped to host odds, bets and other regulated gaming applications at Cobalt Cheyenne.
For more information, visit www.cobaltdatacenters.com.
