Russian data centers face new security requirements amid Ukraine's drone threats
Russia's data centers are concentrated in areas increasingly exposed to Ukrainian drone attacks. The Kremlin wants them to stiffen their physical defenses.
Russian data center operators are reportedly preparing to spend more on physical defenses as Moscow tightens security requirements for critical infrastructure amid continued Ukrainian drone attacks.
A new decree signed by President Vladimir Putin in late August allows the government to temporarily take control of critical infrastructure if operators fail to adequately protect their facilities, including from drone attacks, according to a report by Russian newspaper Kommersant earlier this week.
The decree covers facilities across a broad range of critical infrastructure sectors, including energy, telecommunications, transportation and utilities. According to Russian media reports, the new rules are also affecting data centers, especially those hosting systems used by government agencies, banks and major service providers.
Source: https://therecord.media/russia-data-centers-ukraine-drone-threats
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