Underground Bunkers for Data Centers Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

SOURCE www.semafor.com
Large corporations are investing in underground bunkers to protect their data centers and executives from nuclear blasts amid rising geopolitical tensions. The article discusses the growing value of data, the need for physical data protection, and the impact of natural disasters and cyber attacks on technological infrastructure.

Key Points

  • Growing importance of data protection in the face of geopolitical tensions
  • Advantages of underground data storage in terms of security and energy efficiency
  • Potential risks of relying solely on underground bunkers for data protection

Pros

  • Protection of data centers and executives from nuclear blasts
  • Increased physical security for valuable data
  • Potential to withstand natural disasters and cyber attacks

Cons

  • High cost of building and maintaining underground bunkers
  • Limited protection against cyber attacks
  • Questionable necessity for some industries