Green Computing and Security
What has green computing got to do with security? It turns out some green practices complement your other security measures in addition to being good for the environment and the bottom line.
The topic is covered in an article available in the Digital Library. Here is an excerpt:
Green computing is a broad collection of practices designed to reduce the environmental impact of computing but its benefits extend beyond that. Businesses find the efficiencies of green computing translate into cost savings, and in some cases, improved security. We begin this article with a brief discussion of green computing practices and then describe ways these practices improve security, from protecting servers to managing the end of life stage of computer equipment. Green computing is not just for the environmentally concerned, it is an additional method to cut cost while and strengthen security.
The article goes on to discuss virtualization, power management and e-waste disposal can all impact information security.
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