Open Access Government - Technology News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Mark Warren, Product Specialist at Osirium, explains why privileged access poses security issues in the public sector Government organisations are the backbone of the UK. Today, adversaries target individuals and endpoints much more frequently than systems and networks to secure the privileged access they require to devastate CNI.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

The expansive security perimeter of a cloud network poses a significant challenge, considering that every connected device becomes a potential entry point for cyberattacks. It extends beyond a singular component, impacting all facets, and operates holistically. However, embracing new approaches introduces challenges.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

APRIL 3, 2023

Ensuring emergencies are dealt with effectively requires adopting public safety technology that can facilitate the operational management of a crisis quickly and effectively to limit its potential damage. A World Bank report in June 2021 highlighted how climate change is intensifying the frequency of these emergencies.

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FedTech Magazine

JULY 17, 2023

Cyberattacks against government agencies have risen significantly since the introduction of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Binding Operational Directive 22-01. Such attacks increased 95 percent in the second half of 2022 compared with the same time period in 2021, according to CloudSEK.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

Wickr’s Global Federation capability empowers individual users, the DOD enterprise, and the federal government to securely communicate while mobile and disconnected from secure networks. Air Force Special Operations Command. For federal agencies and DOD entities, a data breach can be disastrous for national security.

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Partnership for Public Service

JULY 17, 2023

Almost every American will interact with the Social Security Administration at some point in their lives—from receiving a Social Security number at birth to accessing Social Security as retirement nears. In fiscal year 2021, there were over 197 million visits to SSA.gov. 

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Fresh budgets make the best time to give your purchases a security refresh. Since I’m not advocating for any particular products, vendors, or brands, you’ll need to rely on folks in your agency to point you toward specific buys that fit your operations. Rationale: Education is good for employee retention and great for operations.

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GovLoop

MAY 25, 2023

Cyber experts often emphasize that there’s no silver bullet for improving the security of government systems. In the United States, the number of unfilled jobs stands at about 410,000, a 9% increase over 2021. The federal government has increased efforts to improve the security of the software supply chain.

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GovLoop

JUNE 21, 2023

But the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2021 institutionalized those efforts by creating a network of state coordinators under CISA’s purview. With a historic $1 billion, the program funds agencies for four years to address risks and strengthen security, particularly for critical infrastructure.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

AUGUST 28, 2024

This is a forthright discussion of the challenges and opportunities of operating in a university setting. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Emergency Management and Homeland Security through Arizona State University, officially becoming a master of disaster in 2021.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 22, 2024

According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), zero trust is an approach that restricts access to data, networks, and infrastructure to the bare minimum necessary, continuously verifying the legitimacy of such access. Network security. 30, 2024, the end of the fiscal year.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 22, 2023

Chris Bishop, Sales Director APAC & Marketing Director at Ipsotek, discusses why AI in hospitals is so important for our safety, security and surveillance Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovations have become commonplace over the past few years, and now AI in hospitals is finally taking off.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

CSS built and now operates the largest and most advanced mortgage securitization platform in the US, supporting Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae’s 70 percent market share of the industry with flexibility, scalability, and security at its core. CSS uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) to power their solutions in the cloud.

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Partnership for Public Service

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

military, who would suffer financially and lose out on training, weakening our national security at a critical juncture in global affairs. A hit to our national security This would be unprecedented and harm our nation’s security in both predictable and unpredictable ways. 22, 2018, until Jan.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Controlling minor offenses, they argued, restored a sense of security, and identified petty criminals likely to graduate to more serious crimes. Louis Metrolink system commissioned a Metro Security Assessment and Strategy study. Louis Secure Platform Program The light-rail system in the St. Liverpool Echo photo.

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Google Public Sector

JUNE 15, 2022

When the Commonwealth of Massachusetts needed to quickly distribute a limited COVID-19 vaccine supply while complying with the CDC’s ever-evolving requirements, the Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Technology Services and Security built and deployed an online portal in 12 days to help citizens pre-register for mass vaccination.

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Center for Community Progress

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The National Land Bank Network (NLBN) at the Center for Community Progress is a community of practice to unite and support the over 300 land banks operating throughout the country. The State of Land Banking survey, first conducted in 2021, serves as an opportunity for the land banking field to tell its story with comprehensive data.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In its 2022 annual review, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) advised that over the past 12 months, businesses and organisations in the UK reported hundreds of cyber incidents, many of which were ransomware attacks. In 2021 there was a joint advisory from the NCSC and its international partners on this increased global threat.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Today, the European Commission announced that the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund has approved nearly €1 billion in investments for deep tech companies since it commenced operations in September 2022 The EIC Fund, was established under Horizon Europe to back groundbreaking technologies and innovations.

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GovLoop

JULY 17, 2024

Successful zero trust also means securing applications across the agency. Focusing on SBOMs, vulnerability detection and policy enforcement means the developer can remediate findings before the Authority to Operate stage, speeding up the process. It can be hard to figure out which of these things actually matter,” said Bressers.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Since that time, he has served in numerous roles including emergency communications technician, microcomputer/network specialist, information management, alert, and warning systems coordinator, information technology manager, Chief of Preparedness, Chief of Operations, and Director.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 25, 2023

Depending on what you read, a Forrester researcher coined the term in 2010 or it first came about at the Jericho Forum security consortium a few years before that. Can we implement control to where we can feel fully secure? With cyber threats and security, the work is never done. Does it live up to the hype? Is it important?

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Google Public Sector

JUNE 27, 2023

The skills gap is even more alarming given the more than 41% increase in the number of cybercrime victims between 2021 and 2022. For instance, the ability to follow national and international privacy and security standards earns trust with customers and partners who expect their data to be protected at every moment.

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Google Public Sector

APRIL 10, 2023

However, the massive spike in caller volume and heavy strain on operations during the height of the COVID pandemic has driven government agencies to reimagine its call center experience. Google Cloud’s Contact Center AI (CCAI) and Apigee API Management are used together to modernize and improve government call center operations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The infrastructure’s limited performance resulted in operational challenges, including inefficient student application processing and a high administrative load for ICT staff. This shift resulted in significant operational efficiencies and numerous improvements. AWS has brought significant improvements for me.”

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Google Public Sector

MAY 17, 2023

military sensors, platforms, commanders, and operators in order to increase battle readiness and responsiveness. Governor Steve Bullock An accomplished lawyer, Steve Bullock served the State of Montana as Attorney General from 2009 to 2013, and as Governor from 2013 to 2021.

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The CIO Council

OCTOBER 24, 2021

We have come to expect that security is already built-in and that it will operate “automagically” to keep us safe. Indeed, manufacturers will do their part to provide security in their products. To keep our digital presence safe, we need to keep a digitally secure mindset. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

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GovLoop

JUNE 5, 2023

But the 2021 Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity has done much to give the good guys an edge. Bo Berlas, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the U.S. One way GSA is doing that is through microsegmentation — dividing networks into segments and applying security controls to each. Department of Energy.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

DECEMBER 28, 2021

In the podcast you will learn all about the different types of amateur radio organizations, the equipment, frequencies and wide variety of missions and activities that amateur radio operators support. And, a bit about how Seattle ACS is organized and maintains their operational readiness.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

On paper, Hermit is what’s known as “lawful intercept” tooling and is meant to be used by law enforcement and intelligence agencies in the prevention of crime, and terrorism, and to mitigate risks to national security. How dangerous is it? In the wrong hands, it’s an incredibly dangerous tool. How was it first detected?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

State and local government (SLG) agencies now have procurement questions to ask and decisions to make to maximize governance and security, simplify vendor management, and accelerate the overall process within a heavily regulated procurement environment. At the state and federal levels, programs are funded to support these efforts.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 15, 2022

An interview with Michael Epley, Chief Architect and Security Strategist, Red Hat. While familiar attack vectors like phishing remain among the most common, new threats are gaining traction: One industry survey found that supply chain attacks on open-source software increased 650% in 2021. 3 Ways to Make it Stick. Outsource your risk.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In this podcast I interview Chris Carver , a former Chief Dispatcher and Director of Fire Dispatch Operations for the New York City Fire Department where he helped to coordinate the response to some of New York City’s largest disasters. T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we are committed to supporting Japan’s digital transformation (DX) ambition by helping Japanese customers modernize IT and innovate securely at pace, driving sustainable economic growth. trillion in total capital and operational expenditure associated with our two AWS infrastructure Regions in the country.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

As government agencies seek to modernize their operations and deliver enhanced services to citizens, the role of small businesses becomes increasingly pivotal. The solution involved using eVai in conjunction with AWS Cloud services for secure data storage and management.

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 5, 2023

military sites, adding seven more with a new contract in 2021. Warfighters can turn on cameras remotely, disable vehicles, and control assets via a secure aerial 5G connection linked to a tactical operations center. Information is segmented so that only those completing specific tasks have access to the relevant information.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

Through the combined efforts of the North Carolina and AWS teams, the full EPS launched on the deadline of July 1, 2021. North Carolina wanted Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) certification to receive federal matching funds for system development and operations.

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