GCDO grants another Public Cloud Data Centre provider

The Government Chief Digital Office (GCDO) has granted certification to Microsoft New Zealand’s Public Cloud Data Centre facility and areas.

Microsoft is the first global Cloud Service Provider in New Zealand to achieve this certification. The GCDO has granted certification to the Microsoft New Zealand North Region.

This certification provides agencies with confidence that Microsoft meets robust governance processes and physical and personnel security requirements as per the New Zealand Government Protective Security Requirements (PSR).

Protective Security Requirements (PSR)

The certification demonstrates the government’s commitment to enhancing digital public infrastructure and supporting the transition of government systems to the cloud.

The Public Cloud Data Centre Certification (PCDCC) initiative provides a standardised and consistent security assessment of NZ’s onshore Public Cloud Data Centres.

Public Cloud Data Centre Certification (PCDCC)

The GCDO has now granted 3 Public Cloud Data Centre certifications.

This initiative aligns with the New Zealand Government's Cloud First policy, which requires government agencies and organisations to adopt public cloud services in preference to traditional ICT systems.

Cloud First policy