Why 'secure-by-design' systems are non-negotiable in the AI era
· Source: cyberscoop.com
In short
Global investment in data centers is projected to surpass $3 trillion over the next five years, driven by AI capacity growth and hyperscaler demand. The article emphasizes that cybersecurity must be fundamental to asset value and risk management, with secure-by-design architectures essential to protect against threats in data center-grid convergence, supply-chain vulnerabilities, and operational technology compromises. Data center developers and investors need to prioritize cybersecurity to ensure resilience as AI-optimized facilities become critical infrastructure nodes with significant energy demands.
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Tags: cybersecurity, data-centers, infrastructure, supply-chain, operational-technology, investment