Feds snooze as US datacenter law set to lapse with no replacement in site
Summary
The Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023, which includes provisions for security and sustainability in US federal data centers, is set to expire without a replacement. This lapse raises concerns about the continued enforcement of these important standards.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The lapse of a data center enhancement law that includes security standards is detrimental to defenders as it may lead to weakened security postures for federal facilities.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware of potential regulatory gaps that could impact the security of federal data centers. The absence of a replacement law may lead to a rollback of mandated security controls, increasing the attack surface for critical infrastructure.