CLOUD & 5G
to a lengthy spell of downtime , or even reputational damage .
“ What makes ransomware particularly insidious is its adaptability ,” says Harshul Asnani , President and Head – Europe Business at Tech Mahindra “ Attackers target vulnerabilities in outdated software , weak password policies or misconfigured systems to gain entry . “ Data centres , which house vast amounts of sensitive data and power critical infrastructure , are prime targets for these attacks . The fast growth of cloud adoption and the increasing complexity of hybrid environments create additional entry points , further amplifying the risk .”
Notably , firmware – which is vital for hardware setup – can cause cybersecurity issues if it has not been updated . More sophisticated attacks on essential components of a data centre will often impact the supply chain , which compromises vendors and allows hackers to gain access to multiple targets .
“ If organisations don ’ t know or understand when new updates are available or when to apply patches , they can fall behind and become vulnerable to cyberattacks ,” comments Kevin Brown , Senior Vice President , EcoStruxure Solutions , Secure Power Division at Schneider Electric . “ The result can be expensive and range from downtime and lost business to data corruption and potential damage to your company ’ s reputation .
“ The data is clear that most OT devices in the market are not running
“As technology evolves , the underlying infrastructure grows more complex , not less ”
KEVIN BROWN SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT , ECOSTRUXURE SOLUTIONS , SECURE POWER DIVISION , SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
138 December 2024