AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Maintain security for ongoing compliance Upholding security during the holidays is not only about protecting against threats; its also about maintaining ongoing compliance with regulations such as HIPAA, FISMA, and state-specific data protection laws.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We previously reviewed AWS serverless and container services to build modern applications in the previous blog post, “ Modernizing public sector applications using serverless and containers.” Many public sector customers are interested in building secure, cost-effective, reliable, and highly performant applications.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

If youre working in highly regulated industries like the federal government or national security, you face unique challengesfrom managing complex legacy systems with accumulated technical debt to keeping pace with rapidly evolving technologies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

They must comply to specific regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensure data sovereignty within EU borders, follow strict public procurement rules, and maintain the highest standards of citizen data protection.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As the year comes to an end, we took a look back at the most popular CitiesSpeak blog posts from 2024! From federal updates to useful resources to new regulations and beyond, explore the topics that mattered the most to you over the last 12 months. Whats Next for the Affordable Connectivity Program? The […] Source

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In the following sections, we provide a deeper look into each of these areas through the lens of AnyOrganization a public sector organization in the financial regulation space.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Architectural diagram described in this blog of TLS encryption at the application layer between partition. Architectural diagram described in this blog of Site-to-Site VPN between partitions using Transit Gateway and EC2 based appliance. Pattern 1: Connectivity over the internet using native TLS encryption Figure 1.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

Now available in the AWS GovCloud (US-West) Region , AWS IoT TwinMaker-powered solutions can comply with regulations such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations ( ITAR ) and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program ( FedRAMP ) High baseline.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

Throughout the day’s sessions, explore ways to implement security best practices, improve governance, meet compliance standards, and utilize AWS services for sensitive and regulated workloads. Dive deep with AWS experts at the “ask an expert” bar. Taxes, governments, and great experiences using the cloud.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Read related stories on the AWS Public Sector Blog: How to migrate on-premises workloads with AWS Application Migration Service. Use Migration Evaluator in protected or regulated environments by anonymizing sensitive network data. Learn more about how other state and local governments innovate with AWS.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Organizing unstructured data using generative AI from AWS Before policymakers can write a new regulation, they need to understand what other policies and documentation exist that relate to the same topic. In the past, performing this research was overwhelming due to the sheer amount of policy documents available.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

The application and code management was built using native tools in AWS GovCloud (US), which is designed to host sensitive data, regulated workloads, and address the most stringent U.S. After reviewing the design with the stakeholders, the production application was built. government security and compliance requirements.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 28, 2024

In April 2024, the European Parliament adopted the proposed EHDS Regulation. EU member state projects EU Member States will each have their own projects and regulations, which will contribute to the implementation of the EHDS. The electronic patient record (EHR) will serve as the central hub for healthcare data.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 10, 2023

The LZA is built to support customers with regulated workloads and compliance requirements. The LZA for Education leverages AWS expertise to enable regulated customers to set up their AWS environments in days instead of weeks in an optimized and secure configuration.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

State and local government (SLG) agencies now have procurement questions to ask and decisions to make to maximize governance and security, simplify vendor management, and accelerate the overall process within a heavily regulated procurement environment.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Since 2011, AWS GovCloud (US) has earned CIO trust to become the low-risk cloud of choice to host sensitive and highly-regulated workloads. AWS GovCloud (US) allows CIOs to compliantly innovate with agility while delivering business outcomes and increasing mission effectiveness from their cloud technology investments.

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Homeroom

AUGUST 29, 2024

Department of Education (Department) is excited to announce the most significant update to its Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) since 2013. EDGAR serves as the foundational set of policies and rules governing the billions of dollars in grants the Department administers each year.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

These solutions can also help organizations share data while complying with regulations and security best practices. These solutions can also help organizations optimize and augment data for the cloud , so that researchers can spend more time analyzing data, and less time acquiring it.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Their existing partner provided infrastructure services but lacked expertise in healthcare application management, which is crucial for digitization efforts in their regulated segment. Additionally, the solution incorporated robust governance and control mechanisms to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Radiology centers face many challenges, like shortages in personnel and budget; interoperability issues between different IT systems and long-term storage of images; and strict laws and regulations regarding IT security and data protection. Digithurst and Telepaxx’s cloud transition has also an immediate effect on patients’ healthcare.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 2, 2024

This can be helpful for complying with data residency regulations. This approach allows them to maintain greater control over their data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and reducing the risk of unauthorized access. To get started, check out AWS for Edge and AI at edge with AWS.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This blog post provides an overview of their migration experience and how other healthcare organizations can fulfill compliance requirements with AWS. Beyond that, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) holds paramount importance for healthcare organizations handling sensitive data.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

This blog post will explain why consumer messaging apps are a bad choice and why Amazon Web Services (AWS) Wickr is an appropriate solution for US government customers.

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Homeroom

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Paydar, Assistant Secretary, Postsecondary Education In September 2021, the Department announced it was conducting a review of regulations related to First Amendment freedoms, including religious freedoms, which impose additional requirements on its higher education institutional grant recipients.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

Civix built the Ethics API in the AWS GovCloud (US) Region, which is designed to host sensitive data and regulated workloads and address the most stringent US government security and compliance requirements. In just nine months, the Civix Ethics API was born.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Both cohorts will be delivered over the same period, sharing common relevant content, with region-specific approaches for other sections of the program such as regulations and go to market. Apply by January 8, 2023. To learn more and apply, visit the AWS Healthcare Accelerator: Global Cohort for Workforce website.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Customers with highly-regulated workloads and complex compliance requirements can use the LZA to better manage and govern their multi-account environment. In this blog post, explore the technical considerations related to integrating your LZA landing zone with your VMware Cloud on the AWS environment.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Guest blog post authored by Scholarship America American cities have less than 3 months to obligate their remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds or they will lose them. ARPA regulations require local governments to return grant funding that remains unobligated beyond the December 2024 end-of-year deadline to the U.S.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

In this blog post, we will cover why a modern data strategy is important, the key components of a modern data strategy, and practical next steps. For instance, a production database might be storing both regulated data such as Federal Tax Information (FTI) and non-FTI data in a single relational database.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

In addition, there are a multitude of regulations and compliance requirements to meet, adding another layer of complexity to the already intricate web of data privacy controls. Architectural overview of the AWS landing zone deployed using the LZA for Healthcare that is describe in this blog.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 20, 2023

Addressing cloud compliance and audit-related questions In the blog post, “ Announcing Cloud Audit Academy AWS-specific for audit and compliance teams ,” we discussed how auditing security in the cloud has become one of the fastest growing questions among AWS customers.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Open Source Adaptation of the Year Award special mentions: BERDI – Canada Energy Regulator, Canada. Subscribe to the AWS Public Sector Blog newsletter to get the latest in AWS tools, solutions, and innovations from the public sector delivered to your inbox, or contact us. Thank you to all nominees and congratulations to our winners.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The majority are subject to Federal Records Act (FRA) and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) regulations that require them to collect, store, and manage federal records that are created, received, and used in daily operations. There are hundreds of US federal government departments and agencies.

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Citizen Lab

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The post How to comply with the latest social housing regulations through an online community engagement platform appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog. This content is restricted in your region.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore key best practices and show how leveraging group/cooperative purchasing can help you master the art of strategic sourcing. Whether it’s dealing with supply chain disruptions or pivoting in response to new regulations, being flexible in your procurement strategies is essential.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

With this solution, customers with highly-regulated workloads and complex compliance requirements can better manage and govern their multi-account environment. The LZA solution deploys a cloud foundation that is architected to align with AWS best practices and multiple global compliance frameworks.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

These issues compound for sharing data outside the organization, as this requires organizations to address several rules and regulations that govern the access and sharing of data. In this blog post, learn key Amazon Web Services (AWS) concepts and services that can help agencies modernize their cloud and data architecture.

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