Mercury News: Google’s security chief — veteran Navy SEAL and former FBI agent stands guard for Googlers around the globe
MOUNTAIN VIEW — As corporate America has begun aggressively recruiting veterans who have led men and women under fire, Google has skimmed the very cream of the crop to manage its global security.
Veteran Chris Rackow heads the team that protects the company’s 80,000 Googlers, along with its offices and property, in more than 150 cities across almost 60 countries. The Mountain View-based technology giant tapped Rackow’s experience just over a year ago, recognizing the value the former warrior would bring to the search powerhouse. He had spent years in two of the most elite military and paramilitary organizations in the world: the U.S. Navy SEALs and the FBI Hostage Rescue Team.
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WNU Editor: Physical security has become a huge part of the business for the tech industry. One has to only look at Facebook founder Zuckerberg's personal security to appreciate what is involved .... Facebook Spent $19 Million on Bodyguards for Mark Zuckerberg (Maxim).
Update: The above video provides a look at what is involved in protecting a Google Data Center.
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