Designing Modern Data Centers: Governance, Risk, and Compliance by Design
Description
In the hyperscale age, compliance and resilience aren't checkboxes?they're design principles.
This book shows how to embed governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) directly into the architecture of modern data centers.
Bridging engineering and regulation, Kidd translates complex standards like ISO 27001, NIST CSF, DORA, and NIS 2 into practical, auditable design requirements. Readers will learn how to architect systems that are not only secure, but continuously verifiable and regulator-ready.
From policy to telemetry, from board oversight to rack operations, Designing Modern Data Centers defines a blueprint for the next generation of trustworthy infrastructure?where accountability is engineered, not audited.
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David Kidd is a senior executive with leadership experience spanning data center operations, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
David is recognized for his ability to bridge the gap between technical and executive audiences, translating complex cybersecurity, risk, and compliance concepts into actionable business strategy. He is a frequent contributor to professional literature and industry discussions on GRC, data center operations, compliance, and the evolving role of private-sector infrastructure in global security.
With extensive knowledge of international frameworks, including ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, HITRUST, PCI DSS, and more, David brings a practitioner's clarity to regulatory alignment and risk governance in large-scale, mission critical environments.
