Why Structured Cabling is Crucial for Managing IT Security – Part 1
As you are focused on running a business, you may be unaware of the importance of structured cabling for IT security management. It may be the case that you are unsure whether your IT infrastructure is based on structured cabling architecture and its benefits.
It may be that you believe what you have in place is adequate. In addition, you are focused on spending your resources on other IT initiatives. This is probably because the importance of structured cabling is often overlooked. Business owners focus more on cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and new software. However, structured cabling is the foundation of your IT infrastructure.
An organization needs IT infrastructure to be well organized, providing functionality, promoting efficiency, increasing security, and decreasing management costs. Well-designed structured cabling eases MACs (moves, additions, and changes), which will undoubtedly occur as your company runs into technical issues or expands its network.
Basics
Running point-to-point, conventional cabling directly connects hardware by utilizing jumpers or patches. In a differing approach, structured cabling deploys a series of trunks or patch panels that can connect to the hardware.
These patch panels then link to another patch panel within the MDA (Main Distribution Area), the nerve center of a structured cabling system. MACs at the MDA can be easily accomplished using short patch cords.
Designed to be future-proofed, a structured cabling system is intended to be capable of supporting hardware today and additional equipment installed in the future.
Importance of Structured Cabling
Modern businesses have a structured cabling network in some form. However, its design, capability, and size will vary. In any case, a well-designed and managed structured cabling system will conserve an organization’s time, effort, and resources, whether large or small. Structured cabling is also crucial for the management of IT security.
Part 2 will discuss why structured cabling is crucial for managing IT security.
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