Remote monitoring services for IT infrastructure installations and data centres have evolved over the years from systems based on intermittent status updates delivered via email to cloud-based online services where monitoring is performed in real time, making use of cloud storage, data analytics and mobile apps.
These online monitoring platforms offer reduced downtime, deeper insight into the workings of the infrastructure being monitored and faster mean time to recovery (MTTR) with lower overheads and improved efficiency for power and cooling systems. However, as with any systems dependent on communications over a public network they are susceptible to attack from cyber criminals, a growing problem that will cost global industry an expected $2 trillion to withstand by 2019.
Choosing defensive systems and implementing work procedures for optimal security is a mission-critical discipline. A new White Paper, #239 from Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, entitled “Addressing Cyber Security Concerns of Data Center Remote Monitoring Platforms” provides a basic overview of a Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) process, describing how a product should be designed and developed with security in mind at every stage. For the full article click here
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