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Cybersecurity Risks Threaten The Physical Infrastructure Of Data Centers

DataCenter Knowledge, Monday, September 2nd, 2024

Cybersecurity risks pose a growing threat to the physical infrastructure of data centers, making robust security measures essential, writes Jose Seara.

Protecting the physical infrastructure of a data center is a central concern for securing the facility's servers, networks, and hosted data and applications.

After all, data centers are physical structures with real-world vulnerabilities based on all their connections for smart HVAC systems, fire suppression controls, electrical devices, and even security cameras.

Any digital device inside a data center that's connected to a network could become a pathway for cyber-attacks, apart from the central racks of computer equipment and network gear itself.

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