Rwandan Government Data Center

Profile narrative

The Rwandan Government Data Center provides hosting and colocation services for both public and private servers. It supports the online presence of various Rwandan government institutions, including the presidency and the national military. By maintaining server infrastructure, the facility enables continuous access to government websites and digital services for citizens and internal users. Its role encompasses ensuring the availability and reliability of critical national information systems hosted within the center.

The incident of February 18, 2020, demonstrated the center's broad reach, as the disruption affected numerous critical government websites across multiple sectors. This event highlighted the facility's function as a centralized hub for consolidating IT infrastructure of state entities. As a government-operated data center, it operates under the authority of the Rwandan state, implying state ownership and oversight. Its centralized model distinguishes it from private commercial data centers by focusing on serving public sector needs and upholding national data sovereignty. The center's responsibilities include maintaining secure environments for sensitive government data and ensuring resilience against cyber threats. The data center is headquartered in Rwanda, as indicated by its organizational alias.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.