When planning a data center site, the protection of life is always the most important element, as human safety and well-being should always be prioritized over any other asset or resource. However, in addition to life, the protection of data and hardware is also very important, as they are the core components of a data center that enable the storage, processing, and transmission of information. Data and hardware are also valuable and sensitive assets that need to be protected from natural disasters, environmental hazards, theft, sabotage, or unauthorized access. Therefore, when planning a data center site, factors such as location, design, layout, power, cooling, fire suppression, backup, redundancy, security, and access control should be considered to ensure the protection of data and hardware. Property and operations are also important elements to protect when planning a data center site, as they affect the functionality and continuity of the data center. However, they are not as important as data and hardware, as they can be more easily replaced or restored. Profits and assets are also important elements to protect when planning a data center site, as they affect the financial and business performance of the data center. However, they are not as important as data and hardware, as they are derived from the value and availability of data and hardware. Resources and reputation are also important elements to protect when planning a data center site, as they affect the sustainability and credibility of the data center. However, they are not as important as data and hardware, as they are dependent on the quality and security of data and hardware. References:
1 (Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering, Objective 3.5: Implement site and facility security controls)
2 (Chapter 3: Security Architecture and Engineering, Section 3.5.1: Site and Facility Design Considerations)
