Stringent, emerging regulations, such as DORA, STIG, and CIS, are mandating the adoption of increased security measures in many cloud environments – while at the same time enterprises find themselves under heavier and more sophisticated cyberattacks than ever. One solution to both challenges is the use of an air-gapped private cloud – which ensures that sensitive data remains disconnected from external systems and the internet, greatly reducing the risk of unauthorized access. In this story we’ll explore why and where air-gapped systems are needed, how they work, and how to overcome the challenges related to implementing and managing them – highlighting HPE’s emerging solution.