In 2023, the Open Compute Project launched S.A.F.E. (Security Appraisal Framework and Enablement), a standardized process for auditing data center hardware and firmware. It delivered something the industry needed: approved third-party reviewers, continuous assessments, and public reports — not just one-time certifications. S.A.F.E. provided the audit framework; what it did not provide was gui...
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