DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) and its Role in Data Center Security

As cyber and physical threats to digital infrastructure escalate, the role of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) has expanded far beyond traditional monitoring. In this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show podcast, Modius CEO Craig Compiano joins host Matt Vincent to unpack the vital intersection of DCIM, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and data center security.

With today’s data centers underpinning critical operations across industries like finance, healthcare, and heavy industry, securing power, cooling, and physical infrastructure is no longer optional—it's mission-critical. That’s where DCIM becomes a linchpin in any security-conscious operation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why Modern Security Starts at the Infrastructure Layer

With data breaches costing organizations an average of $4.45 million, data center security can’t stop at the network edge. DCIM platforms like Modius OpenData now play a proactive role in identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring uptime, and protecting operational continuity across both IT and OT environments.

What DCIM Really Does in 2025

Far from a simple monitoring tool, DCIM has become a strategic layer in digital infrastructure. OpenData delivers real-time visibility, integrated alerts, and governance workflows that support evolving compliance and security frameworks.

How DCIM Enables Zero Trust

Security today demands continuous verification—not just of users, but of systems, devices, and even facility operations. Craig explains how OpenData aligns with Zero Trust principles through:

* Multi-Factor Authentication

* Automated threat alerts

* Event normalization for integration with IT security platforms

* Real-time anomaly detection across infrastructure layers

The Critical Link Between IT and OT Security

As IT and OT systems converge, threats to infrastructure monitoring tools (like DCIM) pose real risks to uptime and availability. OpenData’s architecture ensures secure interoperability between facility systems and IT environments—reducing attack surfaces while improving resiliency.

Staying Ahead of Compliance Mandates

From federal ZTA initiatives to industry-specific standards, compliance is evolving. Learn how Modius OpenData helps data centers future-proof their operations while enhancing operational security.

About Our Guest:

Craig Compiano is the co-founder and CEO of Modius Inc. Craig is a successful executive and entrepreneur and has been CEO of Modius Inc since 2004.

Craig has a passion for operational systems development and performance analytics for data centers. He brings 30+ years of business and technology expertise to his role. Before Modius, Craig was at Anderson Consulting and the co-founder & VP of Paymap, Inc.

Craig holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from USC and an MBA in Finance from UC Berkeley. He also holds a patent for an Electronic Payment Technology that is widely deployed in the banking industry. Craig is also a US Navy Veteran.