This is why physical security of data centers is just as important as cybersecurity

In our digital age, IT systems form the backbone of virtually every organization. Data centers are the physical locations where IT systems with important software are housed and where sensitive business data is stored. Therefore, data centers have long been a target for cybercriminals.

In 2021, more than 10% of Dutch organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident that rendered their IT unusable. The healthcare and financial sectors were particularly affected.

In this whitepaper, we spotlight the often-overlooked aspect of physical security in data centers.

We cover:

• The most common physical threats to data centers
• Essential layers of physical security to counter these threats
• The latest technological developments and trends in physical security for data center