As demand for digital services skyrockets – driven largely by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), streaming, virtual reality, blockchain, and more – data centers are under more pressure than ever to maintain uninterrupted, secure operations on a massive scale.
Unquestionably, data centers play an increasingly important role in our modern lives, which is why countries across the globe have begun recognizing them as critical infrastructure, a trend that will no doubt continue through 2025.
But when it comes to safeguarding this critical industry, most attention is placed on cybersecurity, and understandably so. Yet, physical security also plays a big part in keeping data centers safe and digital services online.
As the security industry continues to serve this booming sector, five key trends are emerging that will shape how data center security evolves throughout 2025. These trends address the growing complexity of securing massive, high-stakes facilities, the balance of growth with sustainability, and the increasing collaboration between technology, people, and partners to ensure resilience in a modern world that demands seamless – and secure – interconnectivity.
