Security will always be a challenge when maintaining a data center. When
you’re handling highly confidential information, you can’t afford a leak or an
outright phishing scam. When you’re processing critical data, you can’t let
your competition have access to it, and you can’t let the data be destroyed by
bugs. You must continually seek ways to protect your data with virtual or
physical means.
When you lack protective software
Did you know that as much as 400,000 new malware are identified every day?
Some of these may be tiny nuisances, while others can be intelligently crafted
bugs that can destroy or steal your data. That means any computer system is
vulnerable to threats that can cause business inefficiencies, from simple
delays to total system breakdowns.
Make sure you invest in the most reliable software to protect your data,
and limit access to it. You should also make sure that the software is
regularly tested, checked for upgrades or new versions, and fixed or updated as
necessary. Be on the lookout for hackers, and increase your security measures
when they are on a spree.
When you lack physical security measures
You also can’t skimp on the physical barriers and policies you enforce
in your facility. Make sure you have guards against offenders or vandals that
can access your servers and other equipment. A Sacramento data center should also
be protected from natural threats like storms or earthquakes.
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