AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

Amazon has launched the Amazon Trusted AI Challenge , a global university competition to drive secure innovation in generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) technology. This year’s challenge focuses on responsible AI and specifically on large language model (LLM) coding security. Proposals to participate are due Sept 1, 2024.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 14, 2025

The Electricity and Water Authority has implemented a smart metering system using IoT sensors for real-time monitoring, and the Ministry of Education has launched the EduNet e-learning platform, which serves more than 140,000 students. In 2020, Bahrain established the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) to strengthen digital security.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 28, 2024

In April 2024, the European Parliament adopted the proposed EHDS Regulation. With the European Council expected to follow suit, we appear set to see the first common EU data space come into force by the close of 2024. At AWS, security will always be our top priority.

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State Tech Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

Andy Hanks, who formerly served as Montana’s CISO, was once reminded the hard way to ensure that vendor contracts contain thorough security policies. It’s really important to understand what systems your vendors can assess and to implement continuous monitoring.” Some years ago in Montana, a partner organization was struck with…

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Google Public Sector

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By providing a clear framework for progress, agencies can strategically navigate the complexities of AI implementation and unlock its full potential. Mature AI agencies are embracing an innovation culture and are focused on AI use cases and projects with high potential for impact.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 18, 2025

Dominic Norton, Sales Director at Spitfire Network Services Ltd, discusses the evolution of security, focusing on the shift from physical to digital vulnerabilities, including securing IoT devices in the public sector Not long ago, securing a public sector site, whether a government office, school, or transport hub, was largely a physical process.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

By 2026, more than 90 percent of organizations worldwide will face challenges related to an IT skills shortage, according to a 2024 survey from the International Data Corporation (IDC). Browse the catalog of 2024 session presentations here. Discover how these events can help you and your organization grow and lead in the cloud.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

However, public sector organizations face several challenges such as optimizing resources, adapting to changing needs, improving patient care, personalizing the education experience, and strengthening security. This global initiative is open from June 26, 2024 through June 30, 2026.

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Operationalizing cyber defense in active, online systems should be done in tandem with implementing a zero-trust architecture for holistic security, according to cybersecurity experts at the 2024 DoDIIS Worldwide Conference in Omaha, Neb.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Public sector organizations operate in an increasingly complex environment, managing diverse workloads and maintaining a high level of security. Consequently, these organizations must implement systems with fine-grained access controls to make sure that only authorized individuals can view the data they are permitted to access.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Cybersecurity: A top priority I also moderated a fireside chat about implementing an impactful, large-scale cybersecurity strategy with Ryan Murray, chief information security officer of the State of Arizona, and Dr. Bianca Lochner, chief information officer of the City of Scottsdale. Watch a recording of this session.

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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

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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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 23, 2024

On June 27, 2024, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Atlantic Council Geotech Center co-hosted an event, “An Allied Approach in the Age of AI,” during the annual AWS Summit Washington, DC. The group emphasized the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach to developing and implementing governance strategies to achieve shared objectives.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In this post, we’ll explore how Thorn used Amazon Web Services (AWS) in conjunction with generative artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize their internal customer support for organization-wide IT, security, and engineering. Thorn is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that builds technology to defend children from sexual abuse.

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Lire cet article en Français Provincial and municipal governments are increasingly adopting cloud technology to transform the security and efficiency of their technology solutions. Government institutions across Canada are leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build secure and resilient computing environments.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In August 2024, Amazon Web Services (AWS) convened more than 65 Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies at Amazon’s HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia for the inaugural AWS Defense Industry Forum. Security and compliance: Security and compliance are paramount for the DIB and our mission owners.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 16, 2024

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. Sapphire is a UK-owned and operated cyber security company. Cyber security awareness Security awareness is crucial in protecting against fraud and cyber attacks.

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Native American tribes and tribal agencies looking to benefit from artificial intelligence and advancements in healthcare IT must prioritize cybersecurity and IT modernization, according to CDW technology experts, citing a recent Indian Health Service implementation as an example.

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

As European institutions race to meet ambitious digital transformation goals for 2024-2029, workforce skills development has become critical. AWS is addressing this challenge head-on with specialized learning solutions designed specifically for EU government professionals.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 5, 2024

Microsoft Copilot for Security and NIST 800-171: Access Control Microsoft Copilot for Security in Microsoft’s US Gov cloud offerings (Microsoft 365 GCC/GCC High and Azure Government) is currently unavailable and does not have an ETA for availability. NIST plans to publish final versions sometime in Spring 2024.

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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

JANUARY 22, 2024

Microsoft 365 Government Adoption Resources Empowering US public sector organizations to transition to Microsoft 365 What’s New in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Ignite 2023 Teams Connect shared channels in GCCH & DoD - Work seamlessly and securely with those inside and outside your organization.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As well as the billions of pounds we spend each year on defensive technologies, the skills of people charged with implementing and managing those tools to protect us is something that is arguably even more critical in the defence against growing criminal and nation-state cyber capabilities. This seems unlikely.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

As Australia moves forward with its National framework for the assurance of artificial intelligence in government , Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to helping our customers implement AI solutions that align with Australia’s AI Ethics Principles. Each dimension is explored in depth in our responsible use of machine learning guide.

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 9, 2024

Lire cet article en Français Education institutions are increasingly adopting cloud technology to transform the security and efficiency of technology solutions for schools worldwide. This program will allow school boards to improve their security posture and advance their ransomware protection.

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Government Technology Insider

MARCH 27, 2025

Highlighting findings from NASCIO 2024 Mid-Year Conference and a study on AI implementation, this article looks at the opportunities and challenges AI presents for government leaders. While agency employees are concerned with impacts on their jobs, constituents are more worried about data security and privacy.

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Google Public Sector

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

This approach allows us to drive efficiencies throughout the entire technology stack, from training and serving, to developer productivity and secure and scalable products. A key takeaway from the event was the need to empower public sector workers with safe and secure AI tools.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Agencies that don’t implement the latest and greatest technology run the risk of falling short of customer and employee expectations and of collecting technical debt. No one can predict the future, but what’s certain is that agencies need a foundation of up-to-date, secure collaboration tools today to support whatever comes tomorrow.

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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. Five main considerations for public sector organisations looking to implement cybersecurity best practices.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

Central to the event were the themes of generative AI, sustainability, security, and—importantly for Europe—digital sovereignty. Building a strong data foundation Secure, reliable, and scalable cloud infrastructure helps public sector organizations to innovate quickly while meeting strict security and compliance requirements.

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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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FedTech Magazine

MAY 11, 2023

The Department of the Interior is beginning to look at AI because it will be part of the SAP S/4HANA financial management system it’s implementing by 2024.

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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. The UCMM framework has been a key in aligning recovery actions from the SolarWinds Incident and guiding implementation of critical cybersecurity capabilities and above guidance requests,” the report states. What have we done with that?

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