American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

You probably don’t wake up thinking about cyber security, or whether you may fall for a phishing attack. Read on to explore the world of cyber security and phishing, while learning simple and effective ways to protect your identity online. Stay informed about the latest phishing techniques and common red flags in phishing emails.

Security 97

Security Accountability Government Agency Sustainability 97

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 103

Local Government Education Security Government 103

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 Management Local Government Government 135

AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 10, 2024

Businesses face tough challenges in achieving data governance, like compliance, security, scalability and management overhead. With Amazon DataZone, you can automate the data discovery and catalog all existing and new data into a centralized account. AWS Glue Data Catalog with metadata in the producer account.

Accountability 84

Accountability Government Management Local Government 84

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

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The 2024 version of the United Nations (UN) annual report The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World found that about 29.6 Food security can be caused by a number of factors, including poverty, inflationary factors, violent conflict, and the effects of climate change. percent of the global population, or about 2.4

Security 110

Security Accountability Management Public Sector 110

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

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

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 Implementation Accountability Management 98

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

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 123

Public Sector Accountability Security Management 123

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 81

Public Sector Security Accountability Management 81

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 84

Security Accountability Public Sector Implementation 84

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 78

Government Agency Communications Security Government 78

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

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 77

Security Local Government Implementation Government Agency 77

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 93

Security Development Management Implementation 93

Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Richard Andreae, CEO of SupPortal UK Ltd discusses cybercrime threats and how to efficiently protect your business with cyber security. As business is conducted increasingly online, it’s essential to put effective cyber security measures in place to protect you and your organisation from the effects of cyber-attacks. Are you prepared?

Accountability 119

Accountability Security Government Communications 119

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

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 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 81

Accountability Security Implementation Regulations 81

FedTech Magazine

APRIL 17, 2023

Yet, things get complicated when agencies need to onboard contractors, who by some estimates account for up to 40 percent of the federal workforce. This includes the…

Accountability 105

Accountability Implementation Security 105

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

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

Peak Proposals

JANUARY 10, 2021

Slab is a browser-based knowledge management tool that companies (and nonprofits and educational institutions) can use to create, organize, store, and share information. A Slab account is free for up to 10 users. Features Slab’s website highlights the tool’s capacity to create, organize, search, and integrate information.

Management 130

Management Nonprofit Accountability Communications 130

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

With 79% of agencies targeted by ransomware within the past 12 months, it’s time to take precautions so your sensitive information doesn’t end up in the wrong hands. With 79% of agencies targeted by ransomware within the past 12 months, it’s time to take precautions so your sensitive information doesn’t end up in the wrong hands.

Accountability 97

Accountability Coordinator Constituents Security 97

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

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 75

Security Implementation Regulations Leadership 75

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. This information overload can cause individuals to operate on autopilot, leading to a lack of critical thinking and making them vulnerable to fraudsters’ frauds. trillion for the global economy by 2025.

Security 98

Security Budgeting Social Media Communications 98

Open Access Government - Technology News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

A report by Ipsos for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport last May found that many UK businesses needed more staff with the technical, incident response, and governance skills needed to manage their cyber security. How common are security breaches in government? How common are security breaches in government?

Public Sector 111

Public Sector Security Government Agency Government 111

Microsoft Public Sector

JUNE 6, 2023

Please contact your Microsoft account representative for more information. With Windows 365 Enterprise, Cloud PCs are provisioned in an Azure Commercial data center, and meet FedRAMP requirements when they are properly configured and used within the Continental US (CONUS).

Accountability 135

Accountability Government Management Security 135

Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

This is often through phishing attacks, where individuals are targeted with fraudulent communication that tricks them into clicking bad links, handing over sensitive information, or installing malware. Human error is by far the biggest cause of security incidents and tack- ling this is key for reducing attacks. Password Security.

Campaign 122

Campaign Security Education Accountability 122

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 110

Local Government Security Accountability Social Media 110

Google Public Sector

JULY 19, 2024

At Google, we believe the approach to cloud infrastructure should be informed, in part, by understanding the relative “health” of the Internet. That means going beyond vulnerabilities and incidents, and into practices that work to keep internet-connected systems safe and secure.

Public Health 106

Public Health Security Development Accountability 106

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 69

Security Housing Public Sector Implementation 69

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 80

Public Safety Coordinator Communications Security 80

Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 4, 2022

And more than three billion users already rely on Google Workspace, which means that they’re familiar tools and require little training or extended ramp-up time for Army personnel—ultimately helping Soldiers and employees communicate better and more securely than ever before. One of the key reasons we are able to serve the U.S.

Public Sector 130

Public Sector Security Local Government Accountability 130