Data Center and Web Service Providers spend heavily on “traditional” cyber security measures, but rarely focus on Layer-1 network infrastructure – the cables that carry their vast amounts of data – which could be considered one of their largest assets. A single fiber carries massive amounts of information, making fiber optic cables attractive targets for attackers intent on intercepting proprietary company and customer information or disrupting service.
Some providers are beginning to understand this gap in their security plan and are deploying the VANGUARD CS solution as a part of their Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) profile. Find out more here.