Jan 23, 2026
- Protecting personal information has become a key factor for operational resilience, trust, and competitiveness for organizations.
- According to Cirion, phishing, ransomware, social engineering attacks, supply chain and cloud attacks, as well as online identity fraud and DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, are the main vulnerabilities increasingly observed.
The global average cost of a data breach has reached $4.44 million, a figure that includes expenses related to incident response, fines, productivity loss, and damage to the reputation of affected organizations, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report. In the United States, the average rises to $10.22 million per breach, due to stringent regulatory requirements and litigation related to the exposure of personal information. In Latin America, the figure drops to $3.81 million.
When Convention 108 of the Council of Europe—the first international treaty focused on data protection—was opened for signature on January 28, 2006, the volume and value of digital information were far from what they are today. In fact, the 2005 report noted that almost half of data breaches were due to the loss or theft of physical devices, such as laptops or USB drives. However, the quantum leap in the importance of this issue that would unfold over the next two decades was already visible. For this reason, it was established that each year this day would be celebrated as International Data Privacy Day.
Today, the issue of security breaches stands out as one of the most costly and complex challenges for organizations worldwide. The financial, operational, and reputational impacts of digital attacks continue to escalate, reflecting the growing sophistication of threats and the need to strengthen cybersecurity approaches. The problem affects everyone equally: during the first half of 2025, Fortinet detected no less than 1.6 billion intrusion attempts in Argentina alone.
At Cirion, we monitor all security events occurring across the region, from Miami to Tierra del Fuego, from our three Security Operations Centers (SOCs). Using this information, we focus on developing secure platforms in the context of increasing frequency and sophistication of attacks.
Looking ahead, new challenges are emerging. A PwC report found that only 24% of companies worldwide spend more on preventive measures than reactive ones, which implies higher risk and costs, as well as poorer preparedness for the rise of AI-driven attacks. On another front, the geopolitical dimension is gaining importance: Gartner estimates that one of this year’s technological priorities will be “geopatriation,” that is, moving workloads to sovereign or regional cloud providers.
In this context, International Data Privacy Day serves as a reminder: strategic decisions, sustained investment, and a comprehensive approach are required to keep pace with technological evolution and emerging risks.
Cirion offers end-to-end layered security solutions: from mitigating Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks at the outer edge to zero-trust strategies (ZTNA, zero trust network access) that ensure secure connectivity for remote users to applications, as well as WAAP (web and API application protection), next-generation perimeter firewalls, and control tools that allow organizations to visualize their landscape and assess their security posture.
“Data breaches are no longer just a cost issue—they are a direct threat to the resilience of digital operations and to the trust companies build with their customers,” said Miguel Rodríguez, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Cirion. “Protecting data means securing the infrastructure that transports and stores it, with robust architectures, continuous monitoring, and response capabilities that allow operations to continue even in the face of security incidents,” he concluded.
Sources:
IBM, https://www.ibm.com/reports/data-breach
Fortinet, quoted in multiple media, here one: https://www.itsitio.com/ar/seguridad/ciberataques-en-argentina-fortinet-revelo-que-industrias-estan-en-la-mira/
PwC, https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/consulting/cybersecurity-risk-regulatory/library/global-digital-trust-insights.htmlGartner, Workloads to Sovereign or Regional Cloud Providers
About Cirion
Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, data center infrastructure, connectivity and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. With the purpose of furthering progress in Latin America through technology, Cirion serves over 5,500 Latin America-based and multinational customers, including enterprises, government agencies, cloud service providers, wireline and wireless carriers, ISPs, and other leading businesses. Cirion owns and operates a facilities-based network and data center portfolio, with extensive coverage spanning across the Latin America region. Learn more about Cirion at www.ciriontechnologies.com
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Oct 21, 2025
On World Energy Saving Day, the technology sector reinforces its commitment to sustainability, promoting initiatives to reduce electricity consumption and increase operational efficiency in data centers, a key element of the digital economy.
Santiago, October 21, 2025.- Within the framework of World Energy Saving Day, experts in the technology sector warn that energy efficiency in Data Centers has become a determining factor in moving towards a more sustainable and resilient digital economy. With a growing demand for data processing and storage, the industry faces the challenge of balancing its expansion with responsible use of electrical resources.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), data centers currently account for about 1.5% of global electricity consumption, a figure that could double by 2030. In Latin America, the growth of data traffic, the adoption of cloud computing, and the rise of artificial intelligence have increased pressure on regional energy infrastructure.
In this context, the optimization of energy use and the adoption of renewable sources are positioned as strategic axes for the sustainability of the sector. According to experts from Cirion Technologies, a leader in digital services in the region, measures aimed at reducing consumption and strengthening efficiency not only impact the carbon footprint, but also the resilience of digital services.
“Energy efficiency in Data Centers is no longer just an environmental practice, but an essential condition to guarantee the continuity of critical services and competitiveness in a digital environment that does not stop,” said Francisco Fuentes, Sales Director of Cirion in Chile.
In recent years, Chile has established itself as a true regional hub for data centers, attracting investments from major market players looking to build new facilities in the country, thanks to its energy stability, connectivity, and favorable regulations.
In this scenario, Cirion is positioned at the forefront with its new SAN2 infrastructure, its second Data Center in Santiago located in Quilicura, whose upcoming commissioning will mark a milestone in terms of efficiency and sustainability for the company. Its design incorporates state-of-the-art cooling systems, which optimize the use of water and energy through automated controls and intelligent thermal distribution, among other features.
“SAN2’s infrastructure is prepared to operate with renewable sources from the free energy market,” adds Fuentes. “The building was conceived under the highest international standards of material efficiency with low environmental impact, consolidating SAN2 as a regional model in the construction of sustainable data centers”.
In addition to the environmental impact, energy management is key to protecting critical infrastructure from potential interruptions or power outages. Modern data centers incorporate redundant systems and constant monitoring, ensuring near-100% availability even in the face of contingencies.
This resilience is integral to the operational sustainability of the sector, as it allows for the continuity of essential services that underpin the digital economy, from government platforms to financial and health services.
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Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, data center infrastructure, connectivity and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. Cirion serves over 5,500 Latin America-based and multinational customers, including enterprises, government agencies, hyperscalers, service providers, carriers, ISPs, and other leading businesses. Cirion owns and operates a facilities-based network and data center portfolio, with extensive coverage spanning across the Latin America region. Learn more about Cirion at www.ciriontechnologies.com
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Oct 14, 2025
According to Cirion Technologies, there is a new strategy to strengthen companies’ digital defenses and face the exponential increase in cyber risks to which they are exposed. This consists of integrating generative artificial intelligence and the “zero trust” model”.
Santiago, October 14, 2025.- In 2025, the enterprise cybersecurity landscape faces a double emergency: on the one hand, the offensive of threats enabled by generative artificial intelligence (AI) – from hyper-realistic phishing to malware that adapts – and on the other, the urgency of applying more rigorous security models such as Zero Trust to protect digital assets and maintain the trust of customers and users.
Cirion Technologies, a leading company in digital infrastructure, secure networks and IT security services in Chile and Latin America, highlights the convergence of both approaches (generative defensive AI + Zero Trust) as the key to ensuring that companies are not exposed to attacks that are increasingly sophisticated.
“Faced with the speed with which attackers are adopting artificial intelligence to develop threats that are more difficult to detect, the Zero Trust model is no longer an option, but an essential necessity,” says Gianni Hanawa, Director of Cirion Technologies’ Connectivity Business Unit for Chile and Peru. “At Cirion we work every day to deliver solutions that not only guarantee advanced security, but also allow companies to innovate without putting their operations at risk”.
Top threats from generative AI
A recent report by Check Point Research reveals that AI-powered phishing attacks have grown by 466% in Spain in the first quarter of 2025, already accounting for a significant part of digital fraud.
In addition, Spanish companies have reported that 94% of them have suffered phishing or vishing attacks involving advanced impersonation technology, deepfakes or non-human digital identities. According to another study, 65% of organizations already use generative AI tools for cybersecurity purposes, but 89% fear that they may fail and generate vulnerabilities.
These data show that while AI brings enormous benefits, it also brings structural risks if its use is not properly regulated and protected.
Zero Trust as a countermeasure strategy
Zero Trust is based on the principle that no user or device (internal or external) should have automatic access. Each request is verified, granted the minimum privilege necessary, and constantly monitored. Thus, this model helps to reduce the attack surface, prevent lateral movements (attackers who once deep move within the network) and protect critical assets, even if a point in the network has been compromised.
Hanawa explains that “at Cirion we offer Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) as part of our security portfolio, ensuring that only authorized and validated users and devices access resources, regardless of their location”.
In addition, it adds that the company has complementary solutions such as SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), which integrates SD-WAN, secure LAN, WiFi networks, application control, centralized visibility and cloud protection; and regional security operations centers (SOCs) located in Argentina, Brazil and Colombia, operating 24/7 monitoring security events, external threats such as DDoS, API attacks and exposure of sensitive data.
Benefits for companies and employees
The combination of well-managed generative AI + Zero Trust allows:
- Early detection and response: Defensive AI can identify anomalous patterns, automate alerts, and make it easier to protect against attacks from new variants.
- Reduced human risk: by minimizing privileges and controlling access, there is less chance of internal errors, phishing breaches, and less exposure caused by employees infected by unofficial tools (Shadow AI).).
- Operational resilience: mitigation of attacks such as DDoS, web application/API protection (WAAP), 24/7 proactive response thanks to Cirion SOCs.
- Compliance and trust: Granular controls, visibility, auditing, and traceability make it easy to comply with local and international data privacy regulations and regulations.
- Enable hybrid and remote work securely: Remote users can securely access it, networks are optimized, and traditional VPN risks that may be more vulnerable are avoided.
Key recommendations
To capitalize on these trends safely, Cirion’s Gianni Hanawa suggests:
- Perform a security diagnosis to identify potential vulnerabilities and exposure to the use of insecure AI.
- Continuously train IT and employees to recognize threats such as AI-powered phishing, deepfake, and misuse of unauthorized tools.
- Adopting Zero Trust Step by Step: Start with Critical Segments, Apply Strong Identity Controls, Role-Based Access Policies, and Continuous Monitoring.
- Implement comprehensive layered security solutions: WAAP, firewalls, SOCs, ZTNA, SASE.
- Maintain ongoing auditing, incident traceability, and compliance policies.
About Cirion
Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, data center infrastructure, connectivity and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. Cirion serves over 5,500 Latin America-based and multinational customers, including enterprises, government agencies, hyperscalers, service providers, carriers, ISPs, and other leading businesses. Cirion owns and operates a facilities-based network and data center portfolio, with extensive coverage spanning across the Latin America region. Learn more about Cirion at www.ciriontechnologies.com
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Apr 22, 2025
62% renewable energy: one of Cirion’s advances in its digital ecosystem
On Earth Day, Cirion presents its initiatives and results in environmental matters.
Within the framework of the celebration where the planet is the protagonist, it is the opportunity to reaffirm that digital transformation is only possible if it advances in balance with the environment. Sustainability, more than a trend, has been consolidated as a structural part of the business strategy, with concrete, measurable actions aimed at generating a real impact.
For years, sustainability in the technology sector was a long-term goal. Today, it represents a strategic imperative. At Cirion Technologies, this approach has been integrated as a fundamental part of our vision: to enable digital growth in Latin America, while minimizing environmental impact.
Our recent ESG Report 2023, published in December 2024, shows significant progress. We managed to reduce our carbon footprint by 17% compared to the previous year, thanks to investments in efficient infrastructure and clean energy. As a result, 62% of the energy we use comes from renewable sources, up from 40% in 2022.
This evolution has been particularly reflected in our network of data centers. We apply energy efficiency criteria from the design stage, avoiding water-intensive cooling systems and adopting solutions with state-of-the-art ecological gases. With a view to future expansions, we evaluate mechanisms such as rainwater harvesting to minimize the use of water resources.
In addition, the company has a circular economy model through certified recycling programs, which allow equipment such as modems and routers to be recovered and reconditioned. These actions, accompanied by specialized audits, guarantee compliance with environmental standards throughout our operation.
Teamwork with suppliers, key to the business
At this point, we seek to evaluate the environmental performance of our suppliers and promote a value chain committed to sustainability. In 2023, the measurement of scope 3 emissions – those associated with the supply chain – began, which will allow us to have the ability to define a decarbonization strategy aligned with international climate objectives in the future.
The expansion of data centers responds to the sustained growth in cloud services and artificial intelligence. Faced with this demand, we are committed to scalable, secure and efficient infrastructure, which combines cutting-edge technology with environmental responsibility.
At the same time, we have an active agenda in social sustainability, which allows us to promote local hiring in the countries in which we operate and also promote training initiatives in digital skills. We are sure that sustainable regional development requires inclusion and the generation of opportunities.
Taking care of the planet is a collective task that begins with every decision you make as an industry, company or individual. Technology can and should be a tool to preserve the essential. Because only if we protect the Earth can we sustain the progress we want to build.
About Cirion
Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation, data center infrastructure, connectivity and terrestrial and subsea fiber network services. Cirion serves over 5,500 Latin America-based and multinational customers, including enterprises, government agencies, cloud service providers, wireline and wireless carriers, ISPs, and other leading businesses. Cirion owns and operates a facilities-based network and data center portfolio, with extensive coverage spanning across the Latin America region. Learn more about Cirion at www.ciriontechnologies.com
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Apr 2, 2025
Cloud Connect: The Key to Optimizing Performance, Security, and Efficiency in the Financial Sector
Cloud interconnect is a key service for achieving secure and efficient connections that enable us to tackle the industry’s current challenges.
Santiago, April, 2025.- Digital transformation has led financial sector companies and institutions to explore solutions that will enable them to operate more efficiently, optimize resources, and strengthen security measures for their transactions, in the face of new and more sophisticated types of online fraud.
In this context, Cloud Connect rises as a fundamental service to achieve these goals, providing reliable access to critical services, improving operational performance, and minimizing cyberattack risks. This service enables integration between on-premises systems and cloud platforms through private and secure connections, data synchronization, and dedicated links to platforms such as AWS EC2, Microsoft Azure, Google GCP, IBM Cloud, and Oracle OCI.
Thus, high-performance connectivity to the public cloud seems to be the best option for financial institutions to run their applications and operations in a hybrid infrastructure, ensuring efficient and secure information exchange.
Gianni Hanawa, Sales Director of Connectivity Business Unit for Chile and Peru, at Cirion Technologies, states that one of Cloud Connect’s primary benefits is that “it allows the financial sector companies to optimize resource deployment and boost operational efficiency. Instead of relying on owned infrastructure, organizations can leverage direct and secure connections to multiple cloud providers, ensuring better management of their technology investments”.
Fast and reliable access to cloud platforms is critical to ensuring a seamless experience for customers and employees. Advanced interconnection solutions facilitate high-performance connectivity, minimizing latency and ensuring continuous availability of essential applications. In a financial environment where every second counts, a robust and scalable footprint improves businesses’ responsiveness and operational efficiency.
Cirion’s Cloud Connect stands out for three key benefits:
- Security and Privacy, by avoiding public networks, reducing the risk of attacks, and improving data protection.
- High Performance, optimizing critical applications’ performance through a stable connection.
- Global Connectivity and Scalability, enabling integration into various cloud platforms for customized solutions based on their business needs.
On the other hand, cyber threats growth, including AI-powered fraud and sophisticated attacks, has led financial institutions to strengthen their digital infrastructure. “Private interconnection to the cloud decreases vulnerability exposure by avoiding public networks and ensuring secure data transmission. By utilizing private networks and advanced protection protocols, businesses can mitigate risks and ensure critical information protection, complying with the highest security standards,” explained Hanawa.
Accordingly, Cirion’s expert states that “to address these challenges, having an interconnection ecosystem with direct and secure access to multiple cloud providers is a competitive edge,” since “these capabilities allow organizations to adjust to market demands and operate with greater resilience in a highly dynamic environment.”
As the financial sector continues to evolve toward digitalization, cloud interconnection becomes a cornerstone for improving operational efficiency and protecting critical assets. “With the right infrastructure and advanced connectivity strategies, businesses can face future challenges with greater confidence, ensuring the best performance and security in their digital operations,” concluded Hanawa.
About Cirion
Cirion is a leading digital infrastructure and technology pan regional provider, offering a comprehensive suite of colocation services, cloud infrastructure and terrestrial and subsea fiber networks. Cirion serves over 5500 Latin American and multinational customers headquartered in Latin America, including enterprises, government Agencies, cloud Service Providers, carriers, ISPs and other leading businesses. Cirion owns and operates a facilities-based network and data center portfolio, with extensive coverage spanning across the Latin America region. Learn more about Cirion in www.ciriontechnologies.com
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