The Importance of Physical Security: an Underestimated Element of Cyber Security

In our digital age, IT systems are the backbone of virtually every organization. Data centers are the physical location where IT systems house important software and where sensitive business data is stored. Data centers have therefore been a target for cybercriminals for a long time.

In Belgium, over 50% of all organizations have experienced a cyberattack or cyber incident that made data temporarily unavailable. Fortunately, organizations are becoming more aware that they need strong cybersecurity measures to stop cyber criminals and protect their sensitive company data.

In this white paper, we shine a spotlight on 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 technology developments and trends in data center physical security
• Learn how to protect your critical IT infrastructure from physical threats and ensure the continuity of your business operations.