An investigation has brought to light chronic weaknesses, unassigned responsibilities, and inadequacies within the state’s Department of Information Technology.
The probe centred on a water leakage incident last April, impacting the room housing the central servers of the state, situated within the Ministry of Finance. Large water tanks were located in the basement adjacent to the room where the servers were.
As reported in the “Politis” newspaper, the findings of the probe underscore the absence of a flood or fire warning system in the Internet Central Hub room, coupled with the absence of a central monitoring system.
The report also reveals that international experts have been cautioning about the risks associated with placing servers beneath water tanks since 2019, categorising it as a high-risk situation.
Additionally, the investigation includes testimony from an official indicating prior water leaks managed with containers. It is highlighted that key figures implicated in the case have been removed from their positions.
In the aftermath of the water leak and flooding incident on April 10, all government websites and the public service hotline were incapacitated, resulting in a significant disruption to crucial online services of the state.
Yesterday evening, the Deputy Minister of Innovation and Digital Policy, Philippos Hadjizacharias, disclosed the reception of the extensive 108-page investigative report. Nearly nine months post-incident, the Deputy Minister emphasised that upon concluding the study, he would submit it to the Law Office of the Republic, accompanied by his comments.
Following the leakage, the Cabinet decided to relocate the state’s servers to CYTA facilities.
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