CLOUD & 5G the latest firmware . Many enterprise customers manage their critical power and cooling infrastructure with their own in-house management tools , third-party network management tools , or building management systems . It may be surprising , but these systems don ’ t know when the firmware at your connected endpoints is out-of-date .”
In order to combat such advanced threats , data centre operators are encouraged to be proactive . Ensuring that all devices are compliant with security policies is necessary in order to avoid security issues before they arise .
“ To combat these threats , data centres need a multi-layered security approach with continuous monitoring , regular vulnerability assessments and robust incident response plans ,” adds Bernard Montel , Technical Director EMEA and Security Strategist at Tenable . “ It ’ s crucial to have visibility across on-premises , cloud and hybrid environments to quickly expose and close cyber risk .”
Tech Mahindra ’ s Harshul Asnani also highlights : “ With regular system patching to close vulnerabilities and robust backup strategies that allow quick recovery without paying a ransom , businesses can stay resilient and minimise the impact of ransomware attacks .”
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