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The security of APEX Cyber Recovery Services is a shared responsibility between Dell and the customer. Dell is responsible for logically securing the infrastructure; the customer is responsible for the physical security for all solution components deployed within their location. The customer is also responsible for any other security functions, compliance with internal and external processes, policies and regulations, and industry best practices.
The customer is also responsible for the security of the data that is transported to and from the vault and for identifying the data to be protected within the vault itself.
Lastly, the customer is responsible for the network security to and from the vault, and for identity management of customer users connecting to the vault.
The overall security of APEX Cyber Recovery Services is achieved through the shared responsibilities of Dell and customers. When consuming the Service, some responsibilities are transferred from the customer to Dell. Figure 1 illustrates the areas of responsibility between Dell and customers.