Solution Brief • Hyperscale & Colocation
Cyber defense for Data Center Power Infrastructure.
A data center can achieve flawless IT security certifications while harboring critical cyber vulnerabilities in the operational systems that keep electrical power available. Battery Cyber defends the power train: UPS systems, lithium-ion battery banks, Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), switchgear, and emergency generators.
The Critical Power Blindspot
Enterprise IT security stops at the server rack.
Data center CISOs invest heavily in EDR, zero-trust network access, and cloud perimeter firewalls. Yet the high-voltage electrical infrastructure beneath the raised floor is frequently maintained by external mechanical and electrical contractors over unmonitored vendor connections.
Lithium-Ion UPS Conversion
Modern data centers are replacing legacy VRLA lead-acid batteries with high-density lithium-ion chemistry. This shift introduces microprocessors, digital BMS controllers, and communication buses directly into the uninterruptible power path.
Third-Party Electrical Maintenance
UPS OEMs, switchgear vendors, and generator maintenance teams require recurring remote access for firmware upgrades and diagnostics—often via persistent cellular modems that bypass corporate security perimeters entirely.
EPMS / BAS Cross-Talk
Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) frequently bridge IT networks and physical switchgear over unauthenticated protocols like BACnet/IP and Modbus TCP.
| Critical Power Asset | Digital Interface | Operational Exposure | Mitigation via Battery Cyber Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium UPS Battery Banks | BMS over Modbus / SNMP / CAN | Tampering with cell cutoff thresholds, false alarm suppression, forced breaker trips | Continuous passive protocol inspection, real-time thermal/electrical anomaly detection |
| EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring) | Modbus TCP, IEC 61850 | Sensor value manipulation to blind data center operators during power load shedding | Cryptographic telemetry verification and automated baseline drift monitoring |
| Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) | Serial / Ethernet PLCs | Logic tampering preventing emergency generator takeover during utility grid loss | PLC firmware hash verification and configuration change alerts |
| Vendor Maintenance Gateways | Cellular modems, IPSec VPN | Uncontrolled external access by third-party technicians bypassing corporate MFA | Just-In-Time (JIT) access broker, protocol-aware session recording, zero standing access |
| Emergency Backup Generators | J1939 CAN bus, Modbus | Unauthorized parameter changes to fuel governor, synchronization failure during black start | Physical layer isolation validation, unauthorized diagnostic session alerting |
Enterprise Deliverables
Closing the gap between CISO policy and Facility Operations.
We provide the tools and visibility required for facility engineering teams and enterprise security operations to speak a common language.
Complete Power-Train Inventory
Automated discovery and protocol mapping for every connected device on the EPMS, UPS, and chiller networks, including firmware revisions, hardware serials, and communication partners.
Vendor Governance Register
Single dashboard governing all external electrical contractor sessions, tracking technician identity, active work orders, protocol commands executed, and session recording archives.
Zero-Downtime Incident Response
Tailored OT playbooks designed to contain cyber intrusions in data center switchgear and UPS networks without tripping protection circuits or risking facility uptime.
Secure Your Facilities
Request a Critical Power Threat Model.
Our team evaluates your data center power architecture, maps vendor access paths, and provides clear, prioritized remediation steps.
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