Unfortunately, hacking and data theft have been on the rise recently. According to the FBI, cybercrimes have increased by a total of 300% since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis in the United States, and estimates from Statista’s Cybersecurity Outlook show that the global cost of cybercrime could still surge even higher within the next five years.

Maintaining data security practices is vital for keeping your data center software on lockdown and reducing the possibility of data theft.

That said, here are a few common signs that your security systems could be better as a part of your data center management plan.

1. Unauthorized Access to Your Facility

One of the key factors of data center security is access management.

If you have noticed that employees or visitors have frequently gotten lost and been able to wander throughout your facility unimpeded or undetected, it is a clear sign that you improved security measures to protect your data center supplies and equipment.

Consider implementing Data Center Infrastructure Management software to help you keep a closer eye on your facility, its components, and how components are being interacted with.

2. Your Data Center Information Is Off

DCIM software is incredibly beneficial because it allows you to monitor your data center easily, prevent downtimes, see where every asset is, trace circuit outages, and optimize your power capacity.

If you notice that something seems to be off with your data center’s information when you perform routine data collection, it could be a sign that you have a security issue that needs to be patched.

If you already have security software installed, make frequent checks that it is fully updated to the latest approved version.

3. Recent Software Systems Breach

Data breaches are the number one threat to data center security. While strong physical security is important, you also need strong cybersecurity to ensure any security gaps are found and fixed before it is too late.

When cybercriminals manage to compromise your software, they can gain access to sensitive information and put your business and your customers at risk.

LDP Associates’ DCIM software can help to make your data center management a breeze.

You’ll be able to plan better for data center expansion, automate workflow management, and more.

For more information about our DCIM software or to speak to a representative to learn more about installation, be sure to reach out to our team at LDP Associates today.

Posted 2/1/24