AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

In 2022, Emory launched the AI.Humanity initiative to explore the societal impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and influence its future development to serve humanity. AWS makes it easy to create HPC environments tailored to research needs with flexible, scalable, and secure cloud resources, enabling researchers to accelerate discoveries.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent returns to Las Vegas, Nevada for 2022, from November 28 through December 2. Learn how the transformative power of the cloud enables organizations to move with speed and agility, while making sure workloads stay secure. Register now for re:Invent 2022. Set aside time for networking.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In today’s digital age, security has an expanded definition. While physical security remains a critical focus, businesses and other public sector organizations are bolstering their security posture towards a less visible vulnerability: data and computer systems. million , and experts predict the threat to grow.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 16, 2024

However, with online crime totalling $8tn globally, the system seems broken In the UK, fraud is the most experienced crime, accounting for 40% of all crimes. Given the vast number of cyber-enabled frauds in the UK, significant changes in the approach to cyber security are necessary to achieve this goal.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

We rarely go for long without hearing of an information security breach or cyber-attack to which a public sector body or local council has fallen prey despite significant ongoing efforts and resource deployment to prevent them. Aberdeenshire Council had 243 data breaches between 2020 and 2022.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

An Aadhaar number can be used to support various government subsidies and acts as a vital proof of identity and proof of address for opening a fixed deposit account, applying for a passport, investing in mutual funds, and more. It is a secure system inside the respective agency’s infrastructure accessible only on a need-to-know basis.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Arnie Armstrong, Cyber Security Principal at Made Tech , explains why a user-centred cyber security approach is vital to local government We often hear that the biggest cyber security vulnerability in any organisation is its own employees, but is this really the case? Could user-centred cyber security be the answer?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Ensuring the availability and security of critical applications is paramount. Additionally, the global hardware shortage in 2022 exacerbated the challenges to meet the tight deadline. Healthcare organizations worldwide are leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) and partner solutions to modernize, transform, and innovate their businesses.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

In 2022, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched curated solutions for nonprofits in the AWS Solutions Library and AWS Marketplace. However, it’s vital to store this data securely and share it responsibly. These solutions can also help organizations share data while complying with regulations and security best practices.

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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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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

The Government Accountability Office recently released a new strategic plan that will guide efforts from 2022 to 2027 as the agency aids federal operations and addresses the most critical issues facing the nation’s government and society as a whole. National security…

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Microsoft Public Sector

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Microsoft’s newest security brand category, Microsoft Priva, was first announced at Ignite in 2021—today, we are excited to announce the general availability of Microsoft Priva for the Government Community Cloud (GCC), GCC High, and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. What’s New in Microsoft Teams | October 2022. Security/Identity.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This can pose security and operational continuity challenges and governments seek to address this challenge. The UK government’s Roadmap for digital and data 2022-2025 acknowledges the challenge that legacy IT poses. Governments worldwide dedicate a significant portion of their IT budget to maintaining legacy technology systems.

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AUGUST 8, 2024

The NHS software provider Advanced Computer Software Group is facing a substantial fine of £6 million following a cyber attack in August 2022 The breach compromised the personal data of nearly 83,000 individuals, including sensitive medical records, prompting an investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 15, 2023

The NHS’ Data Security and Protection Toolkit responds to several crippling ransomware attacks and data breaches. The toolkit covers the usual actions and reactions, like protecting vital systems and privileged accounts, with a strong focus on managing backups effectively.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In fact, a staggering 87 percent of public schools reported that the pandemic had negatively impacted their students’ social-emotional development during the 2021–2022 school year. The Happy Sad team was focused on making their app secure and compliant,” said Leo Zhadanovsky, chief technologist for education at AWS.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

95% of cybersecurity issues can be traced to Human error, states the World Economic Forum Global Risk Report 2022. Human error is by far the biggest cause of security incidents and tack- ling this is key for reducing attacks. Security Awareness Training is by far the best place to start. Password Security. DDoS Attack.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 26, 2022

In February 2022, Carbyne and RGCOG launched the US’s first i3-compliant cloud-native call handling system—resilient to earthquakes, fires, floods, and more. Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2): Secure and resizable compute capacity. AWS Glue : Simple, scalable, and serverless data integration.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

By the end of 2022, 63 percent of journeys fulfilled these criteria. In a city where streets account for 80 percent of public space, their domination by traffic makes it harder for people to walk, cycle, or take the bus. RoadLab 2.0 , launched in November 2022, focuses on improving portable traffic signals to reduce congestion.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Richard Andreae, CEO of SupPortal UK Ltd discusses cybercrime threats and how to efficiently protect your business with cyber security. As business is conducted increasingly online, it’s essential to put effective cyber security measures in place to protect you and your organisation from the effects of cyber-attacks. Are you prepared?

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 11, 2022

Protecting Public Data and Trust with Azure Security and Microsoft Entra – A State DOJ Case. Below is a discussion on how organizations can more effectively prevent these types of attacks through the use of multiple Azure Security capabilities and Microsoft Entra. Perfection Isn’t the Goal - Awareness Is.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

At AWS, security is our top priority. With Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC), customers can control network security using network access control lists (NACL) and security groups (SG). At AWS, security is our top priority. Third-party firewalls can help address these needs. Learn more about NGFWs.

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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. A High-Level View According to the 2022 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, the global cyber workforce has reached 4.7 The federal government has increased efforts to improve the security of the software supply chain.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Furthermore, K12 IT teams are understaffed and typically lack a dedicated security officer and Security Operations Center. In September 2022, the State of Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) launched a new program to bolster the cybersecurity of Arizona’s most vulnerable cities, counties, and K12 school districts.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In January 2022, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) unveiled the National Roadway Safety Strategy , and Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that includes a new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. Given this crisis, how can we achieve zero fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

Chelsy Pham, chief information systems officer, arrived at the college in the spring of 2022, the college was aware of the need to modernize its IT infrastructure. This all changed on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 6:00 AM. To make changes, the process begins with the business decision-makers and IT leadership.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

A report by Ipsos for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport last May found that many UK businesses needed more staff with the technical, incident response, and governance skills needed to manage their cyber security. How common are security breaches in government? How common are security breaches in government?

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APRIL 13, 2023

“Be prepared against data loss and data theft” is the slogan behind the World Backup Day 2023 campaign on the importance of data security World Backup Day shines a light on maintaining computer system security. Advance fee fraud, where a large sum of money is promised in return for a small upfront fee, accounted for 17%.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

The department used AMS to modernize legacy technology onto a hosted platform that meets rigorous security guidelines and adds reliability to an environment where speed and availability are critical. At re:Invent 2022, Sreeji Vijayan, chief information officer of the Georgia DHS, spoke about the Georgia DHS’s migration journey with AWS.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Organizations can realize significant benefits when migrating their enterprise resource planning (ERP) and student information systems (SIS) to Amazon Web Services (AWS), including reduced costs, fewer security incidents, and improved agility. Since 2019, two separate hurricanes forced their data centers offline.

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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. Unfortunately, this is a trend that shows no signs of slowing, with the August 2022 supply chain attack affecting the National Health Service (NHS) being a prime example.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 24, 2023

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), noncommunicable diseases like heart disease, stroke, and respiratory diseases account for around 74 percent of all deaths worldwide.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

However, as HolonIQ reports in its 2024 Global Education Outlook , funding sources slowed across the board in 2023, dropping 59% from 2022 levels. More than 4,500 EdTechs globally turn to the scalability and security of AWS to deliver their solutions.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The EIS details how AWS plans to invest in the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region during 2022-2036, including both capital and operating expenditures associated with establishing and operating this new Region. As of April 2022, Amazon has over 310 renewable energy projects across the globe. AWS launching new Region in UAE in 2022.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Now the department’s Chief Information Security Officer, Baidwan puts it this way: “OK, we got $5. DHS highlighted UCMM in its “Integrated Strategy for High-Risk Management,” a biannual update to the Government Accountability Office. What have we done with that? What weakness is the $5 remediating or what exactly is it going to?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 24, 2023

For example, in fiscal year (FY) 2022, the federal spend on all these programs is estimated to be about $3.26 These programs include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and others. get('Account') id = str(datetime.datetime.now().strftime("%s")) client('sts').get_caller_identity().get('Account')

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

It’s also creating complexity in terms of effectively provisioning and de-provisioning user accounts when an employee joins, changes departments, or leaves the company. Identity and Access Management or IAM refer to security tools, processes, and policies that are used to manage user accounts and authenticate access requests.

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