AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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. Re-evaluate your on-call communication and rotation plan.

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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. As a first step, the EHR will now be made mandatory by the end of 2024.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 16, 2024

Sapphire is a UK-owned and operated cyber security company. Organisations face cyber security challenges such as understaffed 24×7 Security Operations Centres (SOC), inability to use threat intelligence feeds, and inefficient awareness training. How can Sapphire help combat cyber-enabled fraud?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Discover how the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is exploring AI and machine learning (ML) technologies to enhance operational efficiency, improve response times, safeguard frontline personnel, and more.

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GovLoop

MARCH 21, 2024

Those models also may not be adept at protecting sensitive or private data, or may not act in accordance with agency regulations and collection authorities. This is where Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) comes into the picture. They are also not tuned to address bias or handle concepts such as novel or emerging topics.”

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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. Wave 1 (October 2024): Copilot Graph-grounded chat (‘Work Tab’): Quickly access relevant department data, policies, or citizen inquiries without extensive searching.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Cyberattacks and cybersecurity regulations In recent years, healthcare organizations have experienced an increase in cyberattacks such as ransomware, unintended data access, and distributed denial of service (DDoS). They can result in the cancellation of operations or examinations.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Driving effective security operations Building on Google Cloud services that have achieved a FedRAMP High designation, we are pleased to announce today that Google Security Operations is now authorized for operation in FedRAMP High environments.

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Partnership for Public Service

JUNE 5, 2024

Drive Innovation and Efficiency Data-driven innovation is transforming the way our government operates. The Partnership for Public Service will be offering three “Insightful Governance: Data Literacy for Government Leaders” training sessions in 2024, scheduled for July, September and October. These are free for government leaders.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 5, 2024

NIST plans to publish final versions sometime in Spring 2024. The suggested applications of Microsoft solutions do not guarantee compliance with any regulation nor prevention of an attack or compromise. Each section is not exhaustive of the requirement nor the applications of certain technologies.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Introduction The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) 1 published its “Report on Nonbank Mortgage Servicing 2024” 2 (the Report) earlier this year. The Report notes, by contrast, that the regulations that apply to banks are designed to do just that. Inability to continue mortgage servicing operations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

AWS enables government agencies and regulated industries to experiment and innovate in a secure, compliant manner. AWS is focused on collaborating with regulators and the industry to support the safe, secure, and ethical advancement of AI technology. Register now for the AWS Summit in Washington, DC on 26 June 2024.

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Google Public Sector

JUNE 25, 2024

The public sector's need for intelligent AI In the past year, generative AI has emerged as a focal point for innovation, offering the potential to transform how government agencies operate and serve their communities. 1 Source: Google Cloud TIPS poll 2024, Fed and SLG (Market Connections)

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

At MSC 2024, we’re restating our commitment to protecting the defense and national security of the US, its closest allies, and other like-minded countries around the world. Organizations are able to build solutions on the cloud that simply aren’t possible to build on legacy systems, such as generative AI.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 4, 2024

These promise to revolutionise care by enabling real-time health monitoring, automating clinical operations, and enhancing the management of hospital resources. IoT is also now instrumental in transforming hospital operations. This means more precise and efficient care, reduced human errors and lower operational costs.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 15, 2025

AI for large-scale traveller screening: precision meets scale According to the latest World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism, around 790 million tourists travelled internationally in the first seven months of 2024. (1) Similarly, tracking seasonal trends in tourism can inform policy adjustments to facilitate smoother operations.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 9, 2024

There is help for municipalities and community water providers overwhelmed by the April 2024 U.S. A funding roadmap While funding for water systems to better understand how to achieve compliance with recent EPA PFAS regulations is available, time is of the essence. These two items are discussed further below.

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 11, 2024

Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Acquisition Regulation supplement (DFARs) 252.204-7012 requires Cloud Service Providers (CSP) to meet a baseline for compliance. DFARs Compliance Attestation Letter : Attestation of Compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARs) clause 252.204-7012. Sovereign cloud.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Oct 2024 anticipated General Availability of Microsoft 365 Copilot GCC, subject to US Government authorization. Phase 1 (October 2024): Business Chat (‘BizChat’): a central hub that brings together all your data —right in the flow of your work.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In June 2024, two cloud engineers from the Digital Agency, Kazuma Takeda and Shinichi Nishihata, shared their process and learnings at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit Japan , the largest AWS learning event in the country. The architecture of these blocks is centered around AWS Managed Services. Hundreds more are in the pipeline. “We

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 18, 2024

Combined with the fact that the number of stroke survivors living with a disability is projected to increase by a third over the same period, regulators and clinical leaders have recognized that major proactive measures need to be taken to mitigate and curb these alarming trends.

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AccessE11

JANUARY 2, 2024

It is reshaping the delivery of services and how operations are conducted. This helpline uses an AI bot to simplify access to services and understanding of permits/regulations for people. However, the integration of AI into municipal operations also brings forth concerns and challenges.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Fraudsters are more organised, operating like businesses with specialists in hacking, social engineering, and data theft. Here are some of the key areas where continuous professional development makes all the difference: Keeping up with changes in legislation: Fraud legislation and regulations evolve to meet new threats.

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Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Microsoft recently had an opportunity to sit down with Derek Kernus, Director of Cybersecurity Operation at DTS, to discuss their experience with the Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment (JSVA). It is estimated that the CMMC rule will impact 300,000 DIB companies and will have a phased rollout.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

In March 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo that provides more specific directions to agencies for compliance with the guidance outlined in the executive order.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Those models also may not be adept at protecting sensitive or private data, or may not act in accordance with agency regulations and collection authorities. This is where Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) comes into the picture. They are also not tuned to address bias or handle concepts such as novel or emerging topics.”

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MARCH 11, 2024

It was established by Congress in 1932 and today consists of 11 regional FHLBanks that operate as one system, cross-guaranteeing each other’s debts. Additionally, other recommendations were made to update aspects of how the FHLBanks operate to reflect the current environment rather than what existed many decades ago.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Tips for Success Agencies should start by developing a clear AI strategy, one “aligned with their mission objectives and operational needs,” Fahmi said. Identify specific use cases where AI can add value, whether it’s improving service delivery, enhancing operational efficiency or addressing regulatory compliance.”

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 13, 2023

Changing behaviours such as these have influenced how attackers operate. Updates to the UK Cyber Essentials Scheme For this reason, cyber regulations have had to evolve. With organisations already on the back foot and regulations only set to evolve further, this is a key challenge. They are being instated for a good reason.

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Government Technology Insider

JUNE 13, 2024

Agency leaders are both optimistic and cautious about AI’s impact on their organizations: AI solutions can streamline agency operations and enhance human capabilities but implementing them adds myriad considerations to agency IT modernization strategies. However, complying with these laws is complex.

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GovLoop

JULY 17, 2024

Anchore also works with federal software factories including DoD’s Platform One and the Navy’s Black Pearl to verify an application’s compliance with regulations and standards. These software factories represent foundations for modern DevSecOps.

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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

It had just been affected by a major flash flood, the effect of a gota fria meteorological phenomenon of the kind that so devastated Valencia in October 2024. In Valencia in October 2024 warning failed spectacularly and many people died because they did not know how to protect themselves and did not have enough awareness of the flood risk.

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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

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Microsoft recently had an opportunity to sit down with Derek Kernus, Director of Cybersecurity Operation at DTS, to discuss their experience with the Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment (JSVA). It is estimated that the CMMC rule will impact 300,000 DIB companies and will have a phased rollout.

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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. No admin action is required.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 21, 2023

When this will happen: We will begin rolling out this change in mid-August 2023 and expect to complete by late March 2024. When this will happen: We will begin rolling out to GCC early January (previously early June) and expect to complete by late January 2024 (previously early July). What actions do I need to take?

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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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