Client: Tier-III Data Centre Developer
Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Sector: Critical Infrastructure
Natural hazards and targeted threats are key considerations in designing critical infrastructure such as data centres. This case study outlines how MitKat Advisory conducted a combined Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) and Threat Vulnerability Risk Assessment (TVRA) for a site in Riyadh, ensuring secure, compliant, and resilient pre-construction planning for datacentre.
Client Requirement
The client was preparing for a high-value data centre build in Riyadh, requiring proactive hazard identification and regulatory alignment. Core concerns included:
- Flood Exposure: Urban development and topography raised concerns of localised flooding during rare but intense rainfall.
- Threat Landscape: The site’s criticality warranted a comprehensive review of physical and human security threats.
- Regulatory Compliance: Local authority clearances and design readiness required formal risk assessment documentation.
Our Approach
MitKat delivered an integrated assessment covering:
- Flood Risk Simulation: Using professional software and topographic inputs to identify probable flood zones and high-impact areas.
- Threat Vulnerability Risk Assessment (TVRA): Evaluated threat vectors including sabotage, unauthorised access, and regional risks using ISO 31000 and TIA-942 standards.
- Mitigation Recommendations: Provided tailored design, siting, and response suggestions to meet international standards and local authority frameworks.
Outcome
- Flood and threat vulnerabilities mapped across site and infrastructure plans
- Actionable design-level guidance incorporated into master planning
- Improved compliance with international data centre resilience protocols
- Risk-informed tendering and construction readiness
MitKat’s approach reinforced the client’s ability to meet both regulatory and operational objectives through targeted risk consulting for data centre compliance and resilience.