Data Center Cybersecurity and Compliance

The Eighteen (18) Elements of the Comprehensive Data Center Solution

The last two elements that Mark Evanko outlines in his presentation focus on Cybersecurity and Compliance. Cyberattacks target business, no matter the size and companies today even need to protect their vendors and third parties as well. International Data Center projects, such as storing data in the countries near the customers to which it belongs is a trend worth learning more about in this article:

 

See bullets below from Mark’s presentation. This information is to educate one another about the kind of Cybersecurity attacks that occur against enterprises and the key element of compliance so that enterprises can protect their operations within the latest guidelines.

17) Cybersecurity – 5 Types of attacks evolving

A. Malicious messages that really look like the real thing.

B. Ransomware moves into the cloud and onto your phone

C. Point of sale attacks

D. Targeting the “1%” individuals – wealth – DANGER! Tommy Lawrence, Robert Sharp, Paul Brandenburg!

E. Espionage and cyberwar

 CNA HARDY

18) Compliance – Data protection compliance – 5 points

 Personal information protection and electronic documents act PIPEDA

A. Seeing the personal information

B. Collecting the record

C. Considering a complaint

D. Filing a complaint

E. Going to court – SSAE Standards A. SOC 2 Type 2

1. Security

2. Availability

3. Processing integrity

4. Confidentiality

5. Privacy

 Jatheon Email Archiving Blog

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Data Center Enterprise Solutions with Cyber Security in 2018

What it means to us to be a Thought Leader in Data Center Industry? Mark outlines the vision that we at BRUNS-PAK extend to our clients. His ideas about key elements that are required to develop a successful data center solution for today’s complex enterprises has been a model that we copyright and protect. He shares these ideas at conferences and shows around the country each year so that more and more organizations can identify their needs and get the assistance they need. Hopefully this leads to a close working relationship that continues over time. In our experience, watching Mark present at shows….he educates and then empowers Data Center Decision Makers with a solution that they helped identify. Let us put your organization Data Center ahead of the curve, hope to see you in the audience at one of Mark’s upcoming Speaker Engagements!!

Tuesday, October 17
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Breakout B:
Data Center Enterprise Transformation 2018 with Cyber Security
 (session)

Mark is the principal and one of the founders of BRUNS-PAK. BRUNS-PAK’s 37+ year/5500 project experiences in design/building high technology data center projects serve as the basis for the evolution of the ultra-reliable facility. Mark continues to actively participate as a BRUNS-PAK project director integrating facilities with information systems in developing technically proficient solutions.

http://conferences.7x24exchange.org/fall2017/speakers/

Data Center Consulting, Evaluation and Requirements Analysis

Good Afternoon and welcome! One of our duties here at BRUNS-PAK is to keep track of every Request for Information that comes in through our website (www.stage-14xghe2.dream.press). Perhaps one of our most common RFIs is from Companies and Organizations that need an evaluation and some degree of consultation. That is why we are here, that is why we post…so that facility decision makers can find us to help them meet and exceed the demands of their Data Center. Our service offering is highlighted here, but always know that we are waiting to take your call or respond to your Request for Information with lighting speed!
Data Center Consulting, Evaluation and Requirements Analysis
https://www.bruns-pak.com/services/consulting/

Data Centers vs. Collocation vs. Cloud Computing

Here is a great throw back to an article posing the questions:

Should your enterprise own its data center?

Would it be better to use the services of a hosting or collocation company?

Does the emergence of cloud computing make this decision easier?

See the full article below and then reach out to us to see how we can help with moving you into a 2018 Data Center solution and reach maximum capabilities!

http://www.zdnet.com/article/conversation-with-bruns-pak-about-datacenters-collocation-and-cloud-computing/

Oh and Cheers!! its Friday!!

Happy Halloween! Does the reliability of your Data Center scare you?

Good Morning!

Does the level of Information and Cyber Security you have from your Data Center need immediate consultation and improvement? We have outlined, in the link below, the levels of Reliability you may be experiencing. We can use this as a simple map to see where your facility’s Data Center is currently operating and where you need/want it to be! Check it out and request info. Have a great day!

https://www.bruns-pak.com/resources/data-center-reliability-levels/

Defining the Mix of “Elements” (16) Considered in the Data Center Solution

Our President and Principal Engineer, Mark Evanko has recently presented his Presentation, Data Center: In House – Outsource –Optimize Options at AFCOM 2014. We would like to highlight some major points here on our Mission Critical Data Center Blog. For a complete breakdown of each “Element” and more in depth information, visit our Presentation and White Papers page and sign up to gain complete access to the presentation!

Defining the Mix of “Elements” (16)  Considered in the Data Center Solution

1. FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE

2. ENERGY EFFICIENCY

3. COMPUTER HARDWARE

4. CLOUD Internal/External

5. DISASTER RECOVERY

6. CO-LOCATION

7. MIGRATION/RELOCATION

8. COMPUTER SOFTWARE

9. MODULARITY/SCALABILITY /RELIABILITY

10. COMMUNICATIONS/NETWORK

11. SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENTS

12. PERSONNEL

13. CAPEX vs. LEASE/OPEX

14. CONTAINERS

15. GOVERNMENT/CORPORATE/UNIVERSITY/NON-PROFIT

16. LEGAL REPERCUSSIONS

 

Is Modularity / Scalability / Reliability Important When Planning a New Data Center Project and What Should I Be Considering During The Program Stage of The Project?

A new data center project means many details and stages of planning/building to consider. But as far as the Program stage of your planning process, we have broken our four key points to help you navigate it. Check out our FAQs page for other helpful planning tips, and of course send us an inquiry if you need more information!
  1. Optimization of the 2014 data center transformation
    • – Computer hardware
    • – Computer software
    • – Telecommunication (network)
    • – Facilities
    • – Service level agreements
    • Scale with growth!
  2. Defray CAPEX dollars until needed across the board
  3. Scale without interruption
  4. Reliability transformation

What would a data breach cost your company?

In a highly reported data breach late last year, Target discovered that the records of some 110 million of its customers had been compromised. Experts are reporting that the Target data breach will end up costing more than $1 billion (US). It led directly to the removal of the IT director and the CEO, and the company’s 4th-quarter net income plunged 46 percent.
Despite the costly hit taken by the Target corporation, it turns out that retail organizations have the lowest per-record cost of data breach versus many other organizations. Generally speaking, the more highly regulated an industry is, the more costly the data breach – per record — will be. See the graphic showing the average cost per record breached by industry to gauge your potential threat.
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Is communications / network a key consideration in planning for a new data center and if so, what questions should I be asking my IT team?

New Data Center Project? Music to our ears of course, but more than likely you need answers on how to prioritize key elements for planning and discussions with your IT Team.

Is communications/network a key consideration in planning for a new data center and if so, what questions should I be asking my IT team? Here is a list of topics to cover:

  1. Redundant / isolated paths?
  2. Multiple carriers
  3. Data breach?  Who pays?
  4. Data security?  Who is responsible?
  5. The power of the cloud – iPhone® 5S – WOW!!
  6. Impact of network loss

WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION PENDING?

With the end of the year approaching, let’s breakout some recent l

A. The new “data center energy efficiency” (March 2014) and Senator Menendez Initiative

B. The cost and liability of data infringement.

C. Worldwide government are experiencing the impacts of data processing issues

D. Currently US regulations exist for banking, healthcare, financial etc.

 

 

 

What is the impact of the new government legislation pending?

With the end of the year approaching, we would like to reflect on recent legislation that effects our Data Center’s and or Data projects. What is the impact of the new government legislation pending?

  1. The new “data center energy efficiency” (March 2014) and Senator Menendez  Initiative
  2. The cost and liability of data infringement
  3. Worldwide government are experiencing the impacts of data processing issues
  4. Currently US regulations exist for banking, healthcare, financial etc.

Data Center Reliability Levels

We like to highlight a tool on our website called Data Center Reliability Levels. It is a comprehensive chart outlining the various levels a Data Center may be functioning at. We want to enable our clients and potential customers to  understand where their facility’s Data Center is currently at, and where it needs to be. Please review and see where you rank!

https://www.bruns-pak.com/resources/data-center-reliability-levels/

Data Center Reliability Levels

From time to time, we like to highlight a tool from the Resources tab on our website. Its called, Data Center Reliability Levels. It is a comprehensive chart that clearly outlines the various levels that a Data Center may be functioning at. We want to enable our potential clients and existing customers to quickly assess where their Data Center is at and then identify where they want it to be.

Check out the link or venture over to our Resources tab and see where your facility’s Data Center ranks! Then call us!

https://www.bruns-pak.com/resources/data-center-reliability-levels/