Russian telecom giant Rostelecom to build underground data centers to protect against drones
Rostelecom, Russia’s largest internet provider, plans to build underground data centers with “an increased level of protection against external threats,” the Russian business daily Vedomosti reported, citing sources at the company.
Rostelecom, Russia's leading internet service provider, intends to construct underground data centers to bolster their security against potential threats, according to Vedomosti, a Russian business publication. The company is reportedly discussing this plan with Nornickel, a mining conglomerate, for a joint venture in this area.
Industry experts suggest that Rostelecom could provide government and corporate clients with a more secure option for data storage, while Nornickel could bring its expertise in underground constructions and safety protocols. The placement of data centers underground is seen as a final layer of defense, with the first level being a backup site storing data copies, and the second level being the distribution of computing capacity and services across multiple, geographically separated locations.
The Digital Development Ministry of Russia approved guidelines in late October to safeguard against drone attacks and other aerial threats, following drone assaults on data centers operated by Yandex and Sberbank in Ukraine.
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