Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 16, 2024

However, with online crime totalling $8tn globally, the system seems broken In the UK, fraud is the most experienced crime, accounting for 40% of all crimes. 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.

Security 116

Security Public Sector Accountability Legislation 116

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Today, government IT teams find themselves navigating a labyrinth of security controls, compliance requirements, and risk management practices. As a result, by embracing a multi-cloud strategy, government agencies must also be prepared to address a series of operational and security challenges. Security, however, doesn’t stop there.

Security 78

Security Local Government Implementation Government Agency 78

AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This post explains how you can use AWS tools and services to secure and automate compliance in your environment. Topics include AWS Audit Manager , AWS Config , AWS Systems Manager , and AWS Security Hub. Why automate security and compliance There are several reasons to automate security and compliance.

Public Sector 80

Public Sector Security Accountability Management 80

AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

Many organizations within state and local government (SLG) and education must build digital environments and services that meet a variety of dynamic security and compliance considerations, such as StateRAMP and Federal Information Security Management Act ( FISMA ). Customers can logically group accounts together in OU.

Local Government 101

Local Government Education Security Government 101

GovLoop

JUNE 30, 2023

There are a lot of points of entry now,” said Raghurama Pantula, Director of Information Security for Karsun Solutions, a modernization company that applies innovative approaches to help achieve agency missions. “So, So, there’s a high residual risk.” The data plane is a collection of such proxies.

Security 98

Security Implementation Accountability Communications 98

Microsoft Public Sector

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

With the announcement of Security Copilot back in March, there has been a growing demand to understand and expand the role of machine learning (ML) in security. This demand is especially apparent in the US government space, where these advancements have a direct impact on national security.

Security 119

Security Government Translation Coordinator 119

AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has collaborated with the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to tailor advice on how UK public sector customers can use the Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA) to help meet the NCSC’s guidance on “ using cloud services securely.”

Security 83

Security Accountability Public Sector Implementation 83

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.

Security 98

Security Government Government Employee Accountability 98

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 22, 2024

I still have challenges with clients not getting information to me on time, resulting in some last-minute panic. In the realm of grant writing, encountering challenges with colleagues/clients not providing necessary information in a timely manner is not uncommon. You seem like someone who has worked out a solution for this.

Grant Writer 105

Grant Writer Implementation Accountability Communications 105

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?

Security 136

Security Implementation Operations Development 136

GovLoop

JUNE 10, 2024

Officials tasked with securing elections face a complex challenge. They need to build a voter registration database, secure the voting machines, and then tally votes accurately — all in the face of potential disruptions from malicious actors, foreign and domestic. It’s about saying, ‘Here’s what are we doing to secure your elections.

Local Government 59

Local Government Elected Officials Security Social Media 59

GovLoop

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Historically, security was built from an on-premises perspective, just trying to keep everybody out,” said Mitch Rosen, Global Director for Solutions Engineering with Keeper Security Inc., They still need to get their work done, but organizations have much less visibility and much less control around security.”.

Security 98

Security Accountability Implementation Management 98

Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This often presents challenges for both the tenant provider (central IT/Operations) and for the agencies, especially when it comes to data security policies. With RBAC scoping and Admin Units, these admins can create policies for data loss prevention and information protection for their user groups, without impacting other agency users.

Security 135

Security Local Government Management Government 135

Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Jon Fielding, Managing Director EMEA Apricorn, discusses the need to focus on information and data protection whilst tackling the critical ‘human factor’ in breach prevention, backup and recovery strategies. Corporate stakeholders and workers alike should be accountable for information security.

Security 119

Security Education Accountability Implementation 119

AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By strategically integrating these services, we’ve built a cohesive security architecture that meets the stringent standards required for government data protection. Foundational security and compliance Our security strategy is anchored by services such as AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS ) , AWS CloudTrail , and AWS Config.

Security 57

Security Communications Operations Public Sector 57

AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Consumer messaging apps and government While consumer messaging apps have become a convenient and easily accessible communications and collaboration option, they pose significant security risks. The problem is that consumer apps are designed for massive scale and extensibility, not necessarily for security.

Government Agency 76

Government Agency Communications Security Government 76

AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This post explains how healthcare organizations and partners can use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build secure and scalable infrastructure for secondary usage of health data in alignment with the European Health Data Space (EHDS). A centralized data catalog, potentially on AWS Data Exchange , provides product information.

Security 73

Security Implementation Regulations Leadership 73

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.

Security 52

Security Nonprofit Grant Writer Budgeting 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

On October 24, 2024, the White House released a National Security Memorandum (NSM) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) , which focuses on ensuring US leadership in developing advanced AI technologies. AWS’s commitment to security and compliance directly aligns with the NSM’s trustworthiness goals.

Security 52

Security Housing Public Sector Implementation 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Furthermore, the sensitive nature of genomic data mandates a secure environment for processing and storage. Solution overview The main objective of this solution is to implement version control for workflow files and establish a robust security posture by scanning for vulnerabilities in containers pulled from public repositories.

Security 62

Security Development Management Implementation 62

AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

However, with these benefits come challenges to meet regulatory and compliance requirements surrounding data privacy and security. As customers move more data to the cloud, it becomes increasingly important to take necessary precautions and measures to prevent sensitive information from unauthorized access or use.

Accountability 80

Accountability Security Implementation Regulations 80

AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Launched in 2020, StateRAMP was designed by its board of directors to support state entities that want to leverage cloud-based services in a secure way. The impact level is based on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-60r1 , which outlines how to map information and information systems to various security categories.

Public Sector 121

Public Sector Accountability Security Management 121

Open Access Government - Technology News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Mark Warren, Product Specialist at Osirium, explains why privileged access poses security issues in the public sector Government organisations are the backbone of the UK. Today, adversaries target individuals and endpoints much more frequently than systems and networks to secure the privileged access they require to devastate CNI.

Security 52

Security Public Sector Accountability Management 52

Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 17, 2023

Azure AD also provides a range of security features that can help you protect your identity data and meet the CMMC requirements related to identity and access management. Azure AD is Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management service that helps your employees sign in and access resources in your organization.

Security 97

Security Regulations Management Laws 97

GovLoop

DECEMBER 1, 2023

At the same time, a raft of federal mandates and guidance has focused attention on supply-chain security: The May 2021 Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity says leaders “must take action to rapidly improve the security and integrity of the software supply chain.”

Security 59

Security Development Accountability Management 59

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

When you file your taxes each year, you expect IRS to keep your personal and financial information safe. This information includes things like your income, any loans you might have, where you live, Social Security number, and more. But recently.

Security 73

Security 73

Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 15, 2023

The NHS’ Data Security and Protection Toolkit responds to several crippling ransomware attacks and data breaches. The toolkit covers the usual actions and reactions, like protecting vital systems and privileged accounts, with a strong focus on managing backups effectively.

Security 98

Security Accountability Public Service Implementation 98

Government Technology Insider

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The mass adoption of cloud solutions by government agencies has improved cost management and service delivery but has brought with it some significant security challenges. Implementing Zero Trust has enabled NJJ to secure employees from anywhere, expand service capabilities, and build a more resilient security posture.

Security 59

Security Public Sector Constituents Implementation 59

AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This self-contained solution uses two 20-foot shipping containers to create an ICD-705 compliant shielded enclosure, equipped as a data center with built-in power distribution, redundant cooling (N+1), security, monitoring, fire suppression, and other essential infrastructure components. Contact form in the AWS Management Console.

Coordinator 52

Coordinator Security Accountability Transportation 52

Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 26, 2024

Victims received fake vaccinations and government handout offers to encourage them to hand over valuable financial information. Cybercriminals saw opportunities to exploit the digital nature of these services, enabling them to hack accounts and access the financial information of vulnerable individuals.

Implementation 97

Implementation Accountability Security Communications 97

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.”

Local Government 111

Local Government Security Accountability Social Media 111

AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 25, 2023

knew it was integral to secure their digital education services to earn the trust and confidence of the students, teachers, and families. Securing the digital education platform Sekolah.mu uses AWS Security Hub and Amazon GuardDuty. To further validate the effectiveness of the security controls, Sekolah.mu As Sekolah.mu

Education 52

Education Security Public Face Accountability 52

Partnership for Public Service

JULY 17, 2023

Almost every American will interact with the Social Security Administration at some point in their lives—from receiving a Social Security number at birth to accessing Social Security as retirement nears. Users can find information regarding various SSA programs, as well as details regarding eligibility and application processes.

Security 52

Security Advocacy Translation Public Service 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 24, 2024

For public safety agencies, secure collaboration and situational awareness are essential to preparedness and response. First responders need secure, uninterrupted communication to help them get oriented quickly and support complex coordination efforts.

Public Safety 78

Public Safety Coordinator Communications Security 78

Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 11, 2022

Protecting Public Data and Trust with Azure Security and Microsoft Entra – A State DOJ Case. This data is of special interest to hackers looking to leverage Personal Identifiable Information (PII) for financial gain OR hacktivists desiring to expose a particular truth or perceived truth by leaking the information to the broader public.

Security 98

Security Legislation Accountability Government 98

AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

overlays to help agencies securely apply TIC 3.0 In this post, we show you how you can push or pull your security telemetry data to the National Cybersecurity Protection System (NCPS) Cloud Log Aggregation Warehouse (CLAW) using Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) or third-party solutions. requirements to AWS deployments.

Accountability 73

Accountability Security Management Public Sector 73

AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In the US, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) regulates the processing, maintenance, and storage of protected health information. If you want to experiment with the architecture presented here, you can deploy the project in your AWS account. AWS Partner Deloitte has collaborated with the U.S.

Communications 78

Communications Security Regulations Accountability 78