AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2024

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

To achieve this, a secure, performant and highly-available hybrid network is required to connect on-premises to the AWS Cloud. These customers are also required to meet security framework controls from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) Medium Cloud Security Profile. instances within the Perimeter VPC.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024. When this will happen: Public Preview: We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024.

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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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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 19, 2024

When this will happen: Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-August 2024. General Availability (Worldwide, DoD, GCC High, GCC): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by early September 2024.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Understanding Compliance Between Commercial, Government, DoD & Secret Offerings - Sept 2024 Update This article is the second of a series in the Microsoft Tech Community Public Sector Blog and touches on several key principles for compliance, including data residency versus data sovereignty.

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Ensuring all of the steps are in place to migrate securely to the cloud will be important to creating a safe EHR environment,” says Larissa Manor, advanced technology account… “IHS is planning for a new electronic health record, and as a part of this implementation, there will be some transition to the cloud.

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Within the public sector, AI has emerged as a powerful force, notably contributing to digital transformation, fostering collaboration and cost-cutting initiatives, enhancing predictive analytics, facilitating cloud computing, and strengthening public safety and security measures.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Half of UK organisations have a cyber security skills gap With the need very clear, a UK Government study published in July 2024 reported that over 50% of UK organisations had a cyber security skills gap. They are actively seeking cyber security roles yet are struggling to gain employment.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

The national framework for the assurance of AI in government The framework, released June 21, 2024, is a joint approach by the Australian federal, state, and territory governments to ensure the safe and responsible use of AI in the public sector. Each dimension is explored in depth in our responsible use of machine learning guide.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 27, 2024

However, there is one lingering question that has always and continues to be in the background: “How to balance accessibility, productivity and security in an AI world.” Before jumping in with Accessibility and Security discussion, I wanted to quickly review AI and Copilot to share why so many users are excited. What is AI and Copilot?

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

September 2024 Update Microsoft 365 Commercial + Azure Commercial FedRAMP in Azure The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.

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Super Library Marketing

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library This is the third in the 2024 series of social media guides for libraries. Many libraries are prohibited from downloading the app to their library-owned devices due to concerns about privacy and reports that the app’s owners share data that could pose a national security risk.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To modernize their healthcare infrastructure and improve data security, Bavarian hospital Fachklinikum Mainschleife , in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Kite Consult and consulting firm Oberender AG , undertook a massive initiative: the migration of their entire IT infrastructure to AWS.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Franks, Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity, Government Accountability Office Dave Hinchman, Senior Executive, IT & Cybersecurity Team, US Government Accountability Office Josh Martin, Indiana Chief Data Officer, Executive Director of Indiana Management Performance Hub Treva D. You’ll hear from: Jennifer R.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

APRIL 1, 2025

This means ensuring that data is interoperable, high-quality, and secure and that governance is in place to manage it. The government integrated AI within a broader digital strategy, ensuring AI tools had access to well-structured, secure data across public agencies. Does your solution ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability?

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 28, 2025

It is incumbent on the technology industry and all potential adopters of AI and accelerated computing generally to ensure that secure, scalable, and completely sustainable infrastructure is available to deliver the maximum benefit of AI to all. Currently, data centres are thought to account for around 1% of global electricity consumption.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 25, 2024

No question, more local governments are facing cyber threats in 2024, says Tim LeMaster, vice president, worldwide systems engineering at Lookout. His firm is a data-centric cloud security company. Local governments should ensure that their employees’ electronic gear is secure from hackers.

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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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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 6, 2023

At the recent NASCIO conference , state government CIOs shared their list of the top priorities for state CIOs going into 2024. In addition, state agencies can improve end-user experiences by providing the public with secure and seamless service delivery.

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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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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Key topics covered include addressing concerns around data sovereignty, security, lock-in risks and budget control while highlighting AWS capabilities and commitments in these areas. Advancing data governance and stewardship practices to build trust and enable secure data sharing between departments, including safeguarding privacy.

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GovLoop

JUNE 10, 2024

Officials tasked with securing elections face a complex challenge. They need to build a voter registration database, secure the voting machines, and then tally votes accurately — all in the face of potential disruptions from malicious actors, foreign and domestic. It’s about saying, ‘Here’s what are we doing to secure your elections.

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Super Library Marketing

APRIL 22, 2024

First, you create a Google for Nonprofits account,” explains Maggie. Google will also review the library’s website for quality and security issues; it will reject websites that are not https-enabled or do not meet their quality standards.” After that, a library can manage the account themselves, or we can do it for a yearly fee.”

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Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Newsworthy Highlights Preparing for Security Copilot in US Government Clouds With the announcement of Security Copilot back in March, there has been a growing demand to understand and expand the role of machine learning (ML) in security. Installation from a private tenant catalog stays possible.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MARCH 4, 2025

In December of 2024, Congress formally reauthorized the U.S. The Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024 updates and modernizes the federal governments approach to economic development in light of the major changes in industry sectors, technology, labor markets, and global commerce that have occurred over the last two decades.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. As highlighted by the 2024 GPA report , a well-prepared budget is not just beneficial but essential for securing grants and sustaining operations.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 30, 2024

Agencies often transition to the cloud to close security gaps, but the cloud itself poses unique risks. The mistake deleted the fund’s entire tenant account, which also deleted the fund’s cloud data at remote sites, said Reichard. Veeam solutions, which are deployed on U.S. Navy ships, offer what Reichard calls “radical resilience.”

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 20, 2024

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Oct 2024 anticipated General Availability of Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC subject to US Government authorization. Security and Compliance: Our Top Priority Security and compliance are at the core of our commitment to public sector customers.

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Microsoft Public Sector

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

MC684222 — Video inline playback on Highlighted content web part 60 Days This message is intended to notify all customers utilizing social ratings APIs that Microsoft will start retiring a number of these APIs starting January 2024. When this will happen: January 1, 2024. will be returned. Action: Review and assess impact.

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Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 19, 2023

One of the most trusted voices in television journalism, Woodruff has used in-depth reporting to champion public servants and hold our government accountable for millions of viewers. Safety, Security and International Affairs Medalist Joshua Mellor, front, and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco. For those in the D.C 1 at 9 p.m.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

At the AI for Good Global Summit, government leaders, policymakers, researchers, and technologists came together at the first-ever” AI Governance Day – From Principles to Implementation” on 29 May 2024. Second, AI needs to be safe, secure, free from bias, and respectful of our privacy. How can the 2.6

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

If you work in smartcard federated authentication environments, here’s a much-anticipated security feature for you. Starting with the September 10, 2024 Windows security update, you can use strong name-based mapping on Windows Server 2019 and newer. What are weak and strong mappings in Active Directory?

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Newsworthy Highlights Microsoft Modern Work, Security, and Surface Evangelist to Speak at Upcoming Cloud Security Event The Cloud Security and Compliance Series (CS2), Summit 7's bi-annual conference series, is excited to announce Rodel Alejo, Director, Partner GTM Strategy Modern Work, Security, Surface and SMB Leader, as a CS2 speaker.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Unveiled at Public Sector Partner Connect 2024 , this enhanced program – under the Partner Advantage Program umbrella – introduces several new initiatives focused on accelerating growth, fostering deeper collaboration, and maximizing profitability for our valued partners.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 13, 2024

This new version of Teams is designed to provide a faster, simpler, and more flexible experience for our users, with optimizations for device performance and support for multiple accounts or tenants.

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