The Importance of Colocation Data Centers in Enhancing Cybersecurity

Data centers are essential for the functioning of modern societies and therefore an attractive target for cyber attacks. The past few years have shown that. This increasing threat requires security measures to protect the integrity, confidentiality and availability of the stored data.

The number of cyber attacks is increasing every year. Companies are exposed to increasing risks. Using colocation data centers is one way to reduce this risk. With colocation, companies can benefit from the physical security measures of a data center (DC) that specializes in storing company data.

Such data centers use clearly defined processes, access controls and monitoring systems to ensure the three pillars of cyber security – availability, integrity and confidentiality. Reliable handling of data and processes is audited and confirmed by certificates such as ISO 27001 by independent third parties. Pooling resources in a colocation data center increases system security as the focus is on protecting the entire facility. Among other things, data centers have trained specialists who expertly carry out the entire cabling. This ensures that all wiring is correct and data integrity is maintained.

Connectivity enables quick response

Connectivity plays a crucial role in data center cybersecurity. A reliable and protected network is essential to enable data traffic between the servers inside and outside the data center. It is all the more important to have a colocation provider who can help to understand the connection paths. Ideally, the data center provider operates its own network and can therefore guarantee that redundant connections actually have a separate cable run in order to prevent a simultaneous failure due to external influences. Security can be further increased by directly connecting colocation data centers with fiber optics, which can minimize vulnerability.

Continuous monitoring is important

Reliable monitoring helps to identify suspicious activities at an early stage and to take countermeasures. Suitable colocation data centers have, for example, anti-DDoS systems that prevent customer services from being disrupted by overload, as well as other security systems.

The colocation provider continuously monitors the cyber security weather conditions. Several information vectors are used to create a threat picture. Threats that only affect data center operations are usually minimized and eliminated immediately. Possible threats to the customer infrastructure and connections are communicated to the customers and possible solutions are offered. Regular tests of security measures help to immediately identify and improve weak points.