Specifying requirements for uptime is not new. Federal agencies have many failure modes that are different than private sector, but those who work there know a

Specifying requirements for uptime is not new. Federal agencies have many failure modes that are different than private sector, but those who work there know about them. Purchasing a 1 year cert can be extremely challenging, depending on the agency, due to procurement rules, etc. For such an important part of a site to be neglected when the above is known - an eye roll is about all the respect that can be afforded to it. Source: I've worked in and with the federal government for more than 25 years.