AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This helps teams have a common framework, align on security and compliance requirements, and coordinate with the right personnel. Document security and compliance requirements – For public sector customers, minimizing security and compliance risks are integral factors to consider in the strategy to manage cloud projects.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The common reasons customers may need to invoke Amazon Web Services (AWS) services in a standard account from an AWS GovCloud (US) account (or vice versa) include: cross-domain applications, feature parity, and if the AWS service doesn’t exist in AWS GovCloud (US). IPsec encryption protects sensitive data.

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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.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 14, 2023

Government IT leaders should consider improving their security with tools designed to go beyond signature-based detection to spot unknown but potentially malicious behaviour We live in a world of escalating digital threats to government IT systems. That means external, organised crime gangs are the biggest threat to government security.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Governments worldwide dedicate a significant portion of their IT budget to maintaining legacy technology systems. This can pose security and operational continuity challenges and governments seek to address this challenge. For example, the cost to the UK government of maintaining legacy IT is estimated to be around 50 percent (or £2.3

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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. UCMM has proven invaluable when talking about cyber investments not just with IT experts, but with chief financial officers, budget examiners and lawmakers, he added. What have we done with that? It comes back to that $5, Baidwan said. “I

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 11, 2024

It features changes to the repayment/reimbursement requirements and new criteria for evaluating project proposals with a stronger focus on bolstering security, privacy and protecting against operational risks. Consider how the technology will affect security and the user experience. Be intentional with your investments.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

The framework consists of questions, design principles, and best practices across the six pillars: Operational Excellence , Security , Reliability , Performance Efficiency , Cost Optimization , and Sustainability. Find the Government Lens on the AWS Well-Architected website or contact your AWS account team for more information.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

More than 4,500 EdTechs globally turn to the scalability and security of AWS to deliver their solutions. At AWS, we believe that optimizing IT costs (including cloud) helps unlock budget to invest in more innovation. The following framework demonstrates how EdTechs can improve their understanding of cost and profit drivers.

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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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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 11, 2022

Protecting Public Data and Trust with Azure Security and Microsoft Entra – A State DOJ Case. Budgets and personnel resources are not easy to come by for mitigation efforts; thus, one avenue worth exploring is simplification and unification of data governance.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Field Chief Technology Officer Wade Ellery discusses identity sprawl, IAM, and how organisations can overcome identity sprawl issues and combat budget restraints. 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.

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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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Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

The following is how grant writing know-how can help you stand out and secure a job: Strong Communication Skills: Grant writing requires clear and persuasive writing, which is a highly sought-after skill in many job roles. Project Management Abilities: Grant writing often entails creating project plans, budgets, and timelines.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 12, 2023

In England and Wales, cyber-related fraud incidents accounted for 61% of all fraud cases last year. Imagine your accounts team gets hacked and, after scanning through their previously sent emails, the hackers know how to word an email to convince you it is really them. trillion for the global economy by 2025.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 25, 2024

His firm is a data-centric cloud security company. Local governments should ensure that their employees’ electronic gear is secure from hackers. Security teams have significantly less visibility into these devices than they do into government-owned devices, meaning it’s harder to manage these increased risks.”

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This cost estimate would translate to a budget request, and when approved by the organization’s leadership, IT could turn a requisition into procurement. A contract—typically in the form of a purchase order—is issued, the equipment is ordered and shipped, and once the IT department confirmed receipt, the invoice is paid by accounts payable.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While an individual teacher, administrator, or school may have a great idea, securing funds and technical support to expand and adapt a successful concept is often difficult. While budget-conscious K12 organizations might be reluctant to invest in new initiatives, the cloud allows the chance to experiment—and even expand—successful programs.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 28, 2024

Securing funding can often feel like an uphill battle in nonprofits’ fluctuating economic landscape. This blog post delves into practical strategies for nonprofits seeking to enhance their grant writing skills and secure necessary funding during challenging periods.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

Security is also a critical consideration, as nonprofits often handle sensitive donor and beneficiary information. Security is a key consideration for Concerts for Carers, as they hold the personal information of more than 100,000 carers in their system. The content in Amazon S3 is also encrypted.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

Finally, budgeting for something that has a variable operating cost complicates the process of building annual budgets. It is simple for finance leaders to focus on capital expenses, which sit in a separate budget, when thinking about the yearly cost of computing on premises compared to in the cloud.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 18, 2022

In many companies, risk management still lacks the priority it deserves and cybersecurity teams have to constantly lobby for the budget and tools that are too often seen as an avoidable cost providing no financial return. Keeping critical national infrastructure secure. The post Cyber risk: how secure is our critical infrastructure?

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 20, 2024

Security and Compliance: Our Top Priority Security and compliance are at the core of our commitment to public sector customers. Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC is built on the secure foundation of Microsoft 365 GCC, adhering to all existing privacy, security, and compliance commitments.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 24, 2023

Each year, US federal, state, and local government agencies spend a significant part of their budgets on various social and safety net programs. These programs include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and others. get('Account') id = str(datetime.datetime.now().strftime("%s"))

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

With support from our account team at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Easterseals established a data lake to better understand and define the impact our organization has on its participants with the overarching goal of empowering all people to to achieve their potential and live meaningful lives.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 24, 2023

In this quick guide, we unveil five crucial tips that will empower nonprofits to secure vital funding opportunities effectively. Let's dive in and uncover the key strategies that can make your grant proposals stand out and secure the support the federal government and your organization deserves.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 24, 2023

In this quick guide, we unveil five crucial tips that will empower nonprofits to secure vital funding opportunities effectively. Let's dive in and uncover the key strategies that can make your grant proposals stand out and secure the support the federal government and your organization deserves.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 31, 2023

They spend money on fundraising and overhead activities to secure individual donations, increase marketing, host fundraising events, and submit and manage grants. An accounting of every penny is necessary. But foundations never want to fund 100% of a nonprofit, which means nonprofits must diversify their funding streams.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Those who slow-walk cloud adoption in hopes of a compromise often face issues such as inconsistent standards, confusion, security risks, and cost overruns. On-premises models over-provision to account for spikes and growth, risking underutilized capacity. We have a limited budget. Nous avons un budget limité. What’s next?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 14, 2023

Security Describe your company’s approach to security for its own infrastructure and in the services you offer. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). Compliance List your security and compliance certifications and accreditations.

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GovLoop

APRIL 22, 2024

“Agencies have had difficulty finding employees with such knowledge and may have to pay a premium for specialized staff or contractors,” according to a recent report on modernization from the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 31, 2023

They need training that helps them understand the key concepts of a modern data architecture so they can make more informed decisions with their finite technological resources and help their staff innovate without breaking the budget. To meet this need, AWS created the ‘ Art of Now for Public Health ’ training pathway.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Where once both hardware and software could be budgeted as one-time purchases, cloud-based solutions require ongoing contracts that need a maintenance-style budget. The rise of cloud and of software-as-a-service (SaaS) based tools has changed the way expenses are accounted for. What do you do when it spikes?

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Government Technology Insider

MAY 21, 2024

In an interview with Government Technology Insider, Tom Wiri , Senior Account Executive at Tricentis, discussed some of the common challenges state CIOs face when trying to push out modernized applications. Modernization is a big initiative, but manual app testing is always the bottleneck,” Wiri said. “In

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Security and Compliance: Our Top Priority Security and compliance are at the core of our commitment to public sector customers. Microsoft 365 Copilot GCC is built on the secure foundation of Microsoft 365 Government GCC, adhering to all existing privacy, security, and compliance commitments.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Accounting Tools. Creating user accounts with limited access can help ensure your nonprofit maintains effective data security. . DNL OmniMedia’s guide to nonprofit consulting firms recommends factoring consulting costs into your overall budget when purchasing new software. Accounting Tools. Post-grant management.

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