Enhancing Security and Efficiency of Federal Data Centers until 2026.
This Act extends and modifies the federal data center optimization program, focusing on increasing security, reliability, and the use of modern technologies like cloud computing. Establishing minimum requirements for new data centers, covering cybersecurity and protection against failures, aims to ensure citizens have better and more reliable access to critical government services. These changes are designed to protect sensitive data and improve the continuity of essential government functions.
Key points
Extension of the data center optimization program until the end of fiscal year 2026, ensuring continued savings and modernization efforts.
Introduction of mandatory minimum requirements for new federal data centers, covering cybersecurity, protection against power failures and natural disasters, and the use of sustainable energy sources.
Federal agencies must prioritize leveraging commercial cloud environments over acquiring or managing custom data center infrastructure to increase efficiency and security.
The Administrator must maintain a public-facing website allowing citizens to track agency compliance with the new data center requirements.
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