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AWS expands program offering low-to-no cost security services for federal political campaigns and committees

AWS Public Sector Blog

Cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in democratic campaigns and elections. To support their effective security and management, election campaigns and committees need access to the latest industry-leading security services and resources, regardless of their budget. In 2022, AWS expanded the offering to include 20-plus services.

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AWS announces low-to-no cost security services for federal political campaigns and committees

AWS Public Sector Blog

It is essential for election campaigns and committees to have access to the latest security services so they can mitigate risks against security threats at minimal cost. Learn more about how these AWS services can support election campaign cybersecurity.

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Vehicle Crash Tests: Do We Need a Better Group of Dummies?

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

“You Can Learn a Lot from a Dummy” was the slogan of a famous 1980s public service announcement campaign featuring two crash test dummies. These ads highlighted the importance of safety belts for millions of people, and were so popular they even.

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Automating multi-channel communication for school bus delays

AWS Public Sector Blog

Enable outbound campaigns 1. In the Amazon Connect console, navigate to Telephony and check Enable outbound campaigns. Then, select Save to enable outbound campaigns. Once outbound campaigns are enabled, download and deploy the CloudFormation template in your account. Navigate to the AWS Management Console.

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Reimagining unemployment contact centers

AWS Public Sector Blog

Agencies can also preempt potential calls with outbound campaigns , reaching up to millions of customers across channels with program updates and reminders for important deadlines, weekly certifications, and work search requirements. Learn more by watching the demos in this post and explore case studies and related content below.

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The AWS approach to accelerating innovation and procurement with state agencies

AWS Public Sector Blog

Today, New Mexico’s texting campaigns are more sophisticated than ever. In addition to the IT team, health and human services subject matter experts, the Amazon Managed Services team, and the AWS account team helped the department with EPS design and deployment in the AWS Cloud.

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Why cyber resilience should be a priority for the UK government

Open Access Government - Technology News

Cyber espionage, sabotage, and disinformation campaigns are designed to destabilise national security, undermine trust in democratic processes, and cause economic harm. While this directive has its critics, its framework promotes a culture of cybersecurity accountability and may offer a blueprint for the UK to implement its own legislation.