Modern civilization increasingly relies on sustainable and eco-friendly data centers as the core hubs of intelligent computing. However, these data centers, while vital, also face heightened vulnerability to hacking due to their role as the convergence points of numerous network connection nodes. Recognizing and addressing this vulnerability, particularly within the confines of green data centers, is a pressing concern. This paper proposes a novel approach to mitigate this threat by leveraging swarm intelligence techniques to detect prospective and hidden compromised devices within the data center environment. The core objective is to ensure sustainable intelligent computing through a colony strategy. The research primarily focusses on the applying sigmoid fish swarm optimization (SiFSO) for early compromised device detection and subsequently alerting other network nodes. Additionally, our data center implements an innovative ant skyscape architecture (ASA) cooling mechanism, departing from traditional, unsustainable cooling strategies that harm the environment. To validate the effectiveness of these approaches, extensive simulations were conducted. The evaluations primarily revolved around the fish colony’s ability to detect compromised devices, focusing on source tracing, realistic modelling, and an impressive 98% detection accuracy rate under ASA cooling solution with 0.16 ºC within 1,300 second. Compromised devices pose a substantial risk to green data centers, as attackers could manipulate and disrupt network equipment. Therefore, incorporating cyber enhancements into the green data center concept is imperative to foster more adaptable and efficient smart networks.