Alcatraz AI publishes new security best practices for data centers

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Alcatraz AI, a global provider of AI-powered biometric access control technology, has released a new eBook, Navigating the Future of Data Center Security.

As the number of data centers grows at an exponential rate leading up to 2025, Alcatraz AI said that it has compiled best practices and strategies for securing sensitive information, beginning with protecting the data center's perimeter.

A Multi-Level Approach to Data Security Begins in the Physical World

AI and the need for data in modern businesses are driving data center growth at an unprecedented pace accord to Alcatraz AI– They cited Goldman Sachs research that shows that data center power demand is estimated to grow 160% by 2030 and that the number of staff needed to run the world's data centers will grow to around 2.3 million by 2025. With this type of growth projecting a market value of $438.7 billion by 2028, They said there is a heightened risk for potential data breaches due to tailgating–an incident reported to potentially cost organizations up to $2 million.

Implementing biometric security solutions ensures secure access and limits tailgating, which, in turn, reduces the risk of data breaches.

"The first line of security begins at the door, especially in an age where the staffing challenges and increased breach risks in data center environments are beginning to grow. Educating data centers on the importance of safeguarding critical data by first prioritizing perimeter safety is critical," said Tina D'Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz AI. "We are encouraging data centers to not overlook physical security, and instead consider options like privacy-first facial authentication to better secure all physical and digital assets. The strategies outlined in this eBook will be an invaluable asset for data centers looking to elevate their physical security and replace outdated methods to keep up with the growth of the data center market heading into the new year."

Addressing the Complexities of Securing Data Centers

The company noted that Navigating the Future of Data Center Security was created to provide data centers with an efficient resource to evaluate the state of their center and learn solutions to combat the complexities data centers are facing.

“To accommodate market growth, data centers must re-evaluate their security protocols and focus on physical security solutions like facial authentication to upgrade their current measures in the rapidly expanding market,” Alcatraz AI wrote.

The full ebook can be found online at https://resources.genetec.com/data-centers/navigating-the-future-of-data-center-security.