Data center operators face a difficult balancing act: deliver always-on services for critical workloads while navigating evolving threats, regulations, and customer expectations. As environments expand to include cloud, colocation, edge, and AI, cybersecurity in data centers becomes a multi-layered discipline that goes well beyond traditional perimeter defenses. 

The Problem: You Trust Your MSP/MSSP. So Do Attackers.

Organizations today rely heavily on Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) to operate, manage, and secure their environments. These providers bring efficiency and expertise, but they also introduce a critical concentration of risk. With administrative control over systems, persistent remote access through RMM tools, and responsibility for monitoring and response, your provider effectively holds the keys to the kingdom (your environment).

Higher education will see a record number of cyberattacks in 2026. Summer is the optimal time for a cybersecurity assessment; here’s how JANUS can help protect your campus before fall.

November 10, 2026, marks a significant turning point: Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) certification will become essential for CMMC Level 2 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) environments. Small and mid-sized contractors who act decisively by narrowing their scope and partnering with independent experts like JANUS Associates will protect revenue, outpace competitors, and demonstrate resilience in an intensifying defense supply chain. 

Discover how AI is transforming the landscape of cyber insurance, liability, and risk management. Get practical strategies to align your controls, governance, and insurance coverage with expert guidance from JANUS Associates.

Ransomware attacks are evolving, now targeting not just production systems but also backup environments. This shift underscores the need for healthcare organizations and other regulated enterprises to develop backup and recovery strategies that can withstand privileged misuse, destructive malware, and operational disruptions. Immutable backups are increasingly essential, as they ensure at least one reliable recovery point remains available—even if an attacker gains access to administrative systems or attempts to delete backup data.