Threats to an IT Data Center Infrastructure and Possible Cloud Solution Name: Date: Institution: Introduction The modern-day data centers are evolving to provide virtually infinite scalability and flexibility to facilitate the transforming organizational, operational needs, and strategic goals. However, everyday cybersecurity threats are a concern in data centers just like any other technology, therefore, the data center infrastructure would require safeguarding and testing against industry threats. Cyberattacks, including cybercriminals, state-sponsored attackers, and hacktivists, threaten to infiltrate and takedown data center applications and steal data because it is the store for the most valuable asset of the organization. Whether such activities are for notoriety, search for competitive intelligence, or