Data Centers are going through a rapid evolution due to industry trends of virtualization, cloud computing and bring your own device (BYOD) initiatives, putting an even greater strain on IT resources to secure the data, applications and access critical to the success of the business. Today's data center must be secure and resilient to keep the enterprise running at maximum productivity; protecting its profitability and reputation.

The modern enterprise runs a wide array of commercial and customized applications, and the data within those applications is exactly what attackers are targeting. Those critical applications and servers within the data center continue to be the subject of targeted attacks and sophisticated malware. The 2012 Verizon Data Breach Report highlights that attacks against servers accounted for 94% of all data compromised last year. Strong security controls and visibility measures must be implemented to protect the integrity of the enterprise data center.

Click below to watch a Cisco TechwiseTV Workshop on protecting today's data center using Cisco Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).

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