GenAI HOSTING - 4986.5

Scope:

This Chapter of the GenAI Policy applies to all Executive Branch State Entities

Policy:

1. An Executive Branch State Entity considering a new, expansion, or refresh of GenAI must comply with the SAM 4983.1 Cloud Computing Policy, including but not limited to:
   1. Complete the SIMM 140 Cloud Security Guide.
   2. Complete the California Cloud Services Assessment Guide, SIMM 141.
   3. Acquire all Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions and services through the CDT.
   4. Complete a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS)/SaaS Acquisition Information Form, SIMM 22.
   5. Utilize Software as a Service (SaaS) provided through the CDT state service offerings or through the Department of General Services (DGS) Software Licensing Program (SLP) when implementing GenAI SaaS.

       

2. An Executive Branch State Entity shall host all software applications at a CDT approved data center.

References:

SAM 4983.1; SIMM 22; SIMM 140; SIMM 141; GC 11546