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AWS re:Invent 2024 recap for government agencies

AWS Public Sector Blog

At AWS re:Invent 2024 , which took place last December in Las Vegas, Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveiled an array of cutting-edge innovations during a week of keynotes, innovation talks, breakout sessions, product launches, interactive demos, and networking opportunities.

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Continuous monitoring and governance: AWS best practices for keeping your data secure during the holidays

AWS Public Sector Blog

As we approach the end of 2024, cybersecurity and information technology (IT) professionals are reflecting on a year filled with unprecedented challenges and opportunities to improve processes. In 2024, there was a dramatic rise in the sophistication of AI-powered attacks.

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Announcing the 2023-2024 AWS IMAGINE Grant winners

AWS Public Sector Blog

Today, I have the privilege of announcing our 2023-2024 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Grant winners. Designed to provide high quality and culturally rich online learning experiences – both inside and outside of the classroom – HBCUv will launch its course sharing network and community engagement platform in 2024.

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AWS at the World Health Summit 2024: Driving digital health innovation and global collaboration

AWS Public Sector Blog

The World Health Summit 2024 served as a pivotal platform for global health leaders, policymakers, and innovators to address pressing healthcare challenges and explore cutting-edge solutions. Watch the following video for highlights.

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AWS announces Satellite Resiliency for AWS Outposts

AWS Public Sector Blog

Announced at AWS re:Invent 2024, Satellite Resiliency for AWS Outposts offers a comprehensive, Partner-managed solution for resilient cloud-connected edge computing that extends the reach of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to the most remote and geographically dispersed environments on earth.

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AWS launches £5 million cyber education grant to boost security in the UK

AWS Public Sector Blog

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the launch of its first AWS UK Cyber Education Grant Program, a 5 million initiative aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity capabilities of educational institutions across the United Kingdom.

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Shadow AI: Shining Light on a Growing Security Threat

FedTech Magazine

Agencies need to confront the growing problem of shadow artificial intelligence through policy updates and the implementation of new security measures. Microsoft and LinkedIn found 78% of AI users bring their own tools to work, and 52% are reluctant to admit using it, according to the 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report.

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