Storage Technologies & Practices Ripe for Refresh
Summary
This article discusses the importance of refreshing or retiring outdated storage technologies and practices within data centers. It highlights a webcast that will explore obsolete hardware, protocols, and interfaces, along with the reasons for their phasing out and the trade-offs involved in adopting newer technologies.
IFF Assessment
This article promotes a webcast that discusses refreshing outdated storage technologies, which can indirectly improve security by removing legacy systems that might have unpatched vulnerabilities.
Defender Context
As data centers evolve, understanding and retiring obsolete storage technologies is crucial for maintaining a strong security posture. Legacy systems often lack modern security features and can be susceptible to known exploits. Defenders should advocate for regular technology refreshes to reduce the attack surface.