The Data Center Practices section contains the following:

• Overview
  
• Physical System Security
  
• Minimize the Server Footprint
  
• Operating System Users and Groups
  
• Restrict File System Access
  
• Network Perimeter Protection
  
• Network Service Protection
  
• Usage of Protected Ports
  
• Installation of Software in Production Mode
  
• Software Updates and Patches
  
• Usage of Security Appliances and Software
  
• Configure Security Auditing
  
• Separation of Concerns
  
• Backup Controls