Rostelecom is taking proactive steps to protect its data center infrastructure amid ongoing attacks targeting Russian facilities. According to company president Mikhail Oseevsky, the operator is deploying passive physical protection measures and maintaining close coordination with the Russian Armed Forces.
One of the key points emphasized by Oseevsky is that standard data backup procedures are clearly inadequate when facing direct physical threats to buildings and equipment. The company is addressing security challenges through a comprehensive strategy, though specific technical details remain undisclosed to maintain operational security.
Oseevsky separately noted that there has been no mass migration of clients from Yandex and VK data centers to Rostelecom facilities. Industry peers are actively restoring their infrastructure while exchanging specialists and technologies to support recovery efforts.
These developments highlight the growing importance of physical security for data centers in addition to traditional cybersecurity measures. The October attacks have shifted industry priorities toward safeguarding both digital assets and the physical sites where they are stored.
