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Data Center Knowledge: Should Data Centers Have Common Physical Infrastructure Security Standards?

Jan 20, 2020

Today, when high-profile cyberattacks are in the news on a regular basis, is it time the data center industry came together on a common set of security standards for physical infrastructure, the power and cooling systems all our digital lives depend on so much? Many players in the industry think it is. Last month, power management company Eaton announced that its network and gateway cards have received cybersecurity certifications from the International Electrotechnical Commission and UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories). The company claims it's the first in its industry to comply with both the IEC and UL certifications.