AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Their experience with larger pipelines and streaming real-time data was just what SCAER needed to modernize while keeping their budget under control. Making researchers’ jobs easier With the data cleaned and searchable, it was now ready to be shared with researchers—and the process was easier and more secure than ever before.

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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. Transparency – The Opportunity and Cyber Issue Facing Every State DOJ.

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GovLoop

JULY 9, 2024

Government organizations have ample motivation to secure their networks, devices and infrastructure: Ransomware targets 58% of public-sector entities each year, and it costs them each more than $2 million, on average, to get up and running again. Public-sector organizations just can’t buy the latest and greatest” technology, he noted.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s threat environment, where ransomware and other attacks aim to steal and exploit user credentials, a focus on identity “is the first step in securing state and local systems,” said James Imanian, Senior Director, U.S. That really needs to be a cornerstone of their identity security practice.”

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

APRIL 3, 2025

Ensuring its continued effectiveness requires understanding not just where vouchers succeed, but also where improvements can help more families secure stable housing. Further, as noted in Congressional budget language , lower success rates should not necessarily be taken as an indicator of poor performance.

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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. AWS Budgets allows you to monitor costs and budgets including enabling alarms when spending thresholds are met. Getting started procuring AWS.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 7, 2022

But the fact is, successfully securing and implementing grant funding takes time and effort; to be successful in the business of grants, you need to put equal emphasis on the 5 Rs of Grant Writing : Readiness, Research, Relationships, wRiting, and Reporting. Download our free Grant Research Guidebook. If only it were that simple!

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Underpinning Google products and services – which provide an intuitive, personalized consumer experience – is artificial intelligence and security. AI is delivering great experiences to our users, securely and at global scale at every moment. It is what we have come to think of as the “Google magic.” That's real-world impact.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 27, 2023

“If you can’t hire enough experienced security professionals, why not outsource routine, repetitive tasks? Or jobs that someone else has figured out how to automate?” – 2022 Cyberthreat Defense Report An agency’s limited budget or staff shortages doesn’t negate their need for strong cybersecurity. Favorite

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

You may receive partial credit for successful proposals but full credit for those that fail: Grantmakers evaluate proposals based on several factors, from the quality of a project idea to the size and reasonableness of the budget to the qualifications of the proposed personnel. As the grant writer, you’re in a vulnerable spot.

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GovLoop

MAY 19, 2023

They all have a vested interest in working together to improve their collective security. Challenge The FBI said that most attacks targeted smaller municipalities and counties, given that they were likely to have resource and budget limitations. ” To see more about how agencies are implementing cybersecurity, download the guide.

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GovLoop

JUNE 21, 2023

Problem: Limited IT Budgets Slow Modernization Working with a limited IT budget typically forces an agency’s IT leaders to put up with outdated technology longer than they would. For instance, an employee at the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) was having trouble working with a spreadsheet.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

First, they need to enhance the citizen experience (CX) and live up to people’s expectations regarding user-friendliness, transparency and security. And third, organizations with budget pressures need to improve capabilities while lowering costs. ” To read more about how government leaders are embracing the future, download here.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 2, 2023

Budgets and outdated technology often present as obstacles for protecting your agency’s sensitive data, but those hurdles must be overcome to eliminate cyber risk. This method gave them the data security and sovereignty it required, because no vendor ever touches or sees any DoD data. Favorite

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GovLoop

APRIL 22, 2024

GAO, in a 2023 report about the Internal Revenue Service’s modernization efforts, describes it this way: “In an era of constrained budgets, the high costs of maintaining legacy systems could limit an agency’s ability to modernize and develop new or replacement systems.”

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GovLoop

AUGUST 3, 2023

Adopting the as-a-service model has major implications for budget and procurement. Moving to a cloud ecosystem of products and services calls for a new way of thinking about everything from storage and compute to budget and acquisition. You’re replacing heavy upfront capital expenditures (CapEx) with ongoing operating expenses (OpEx).

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GovLoop

APRIL 1, 2024

“Modernization is crucial for agencies to stay agile, secure, and responsive to evolving needs,” said Francisco Ramirez, Chief Architect of State and Local Government at Red Hat. Agencies struggle with budget constraints, and it can be difficult to demonstrate a practical return on investment for IT infrastructure upgrades.

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Peak Proposals

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

There’s no question that several sources of income provide better financial security than having a single source. One challenge in securing a corporate partnership is the amount of competition among the mid- to large-sized nonprofits to secure partnerships with high-profile multinational companies like Nestlé, Dannon, and Mars.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Security: Increased ransomware and other events have made security extremely important. Sustainment: Budgets are finite, and organizations need solutions that offer a unified financial option. “We ” To read more about how government leaders are embracing the future, download here. Get the Guide. Favorite.

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GovLoop

MARCH 6, 2023

To make that transformation a reality, three challenge need to be addressed: 1) not enough IT staff to skillfully make the changes needed, 2) tight budget considerations and 3) a change-resistant culture. As-a-service solutions give agencies the freedom to modernize systems without financial burden. Favorite

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Government Technology Insider

MAY 9, 2024

While local governments agencies strive to modernize in a way that provides residents with unique and positive experiences , they are often hampered by challenges like understaffing and lean budgets that make it difficult to achieve the intended outcomes. Looking to simplify FOIA fulfilment processes?

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Planning, budgeting and execution of resources.” “IT: Security, privacy, regulations and risk management should be priorities and must be in place before it’s implemented.” To read more about how AI can (and will) change your work, download it here: Get the guide Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Favorite

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Agencies largely know about the equipment they manage, but the unmanaged devices are much harder to see and secure, said Jean Schaffer, Federal Chief Technology Officer with Corelight, a network detection and response (NDR) platform that provides complete network visibility across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. anomalous logins).

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the past, securing the IT necessary for managing government information meant purchasing tangible items, such as servers. With so many available IT innovations — and budget constraints — following the 80/20 rule is a good way to manage costs and expectations, Speece said. Follow the 80/20 Rule. Get the Guide. Favorite.

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GovLoop

APRIL 10, 2023

“At the end of the day, they’re doing a project, and they want to know that this project is going to cost X,” said Martin Izzi, Director of Product Management at Gordian, which provides secure software products and support services to the federal government and construction industry. Get the Guide Favorite

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GovLoop

JULY 17, 2024

In the coming years, adversaries will use this evolutionary shift in compute capability to crack the cryptography that today is the bedrock of data security. That means “you want to make sure you have executive backing and proper resources and budgets in place.” Quantum computing promises to disrupt cybersecurity.

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GovLoop

MARCH 21, 2023

Many agencies undertaking transformation initiatives are dealing with common problems: a lack of agility, increasing “surprise” costs, problems with security and compliance, overly complex management issues and an overall lack of collaboration across the IT environment. This article appears in our Guide, “ Unpacking Digital Transformation.”

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Government Technology Insider

JUNE 25, 2024

A solid Microsoft 365 governance framework establishes policies and procedures to identify compliance gaps, optimize IT operations, and strengthen agencies’ security posture. As projects and priorities change, tools, accounts, and workspaces may fall out of use, even though they are still taking up licenses, storage space, and budget.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 30, 2024

However, security and privacy concerns turned warehouses into vaults, “central places where the secrets and crown jewels were kept,” he said. Ainsbury noted that by using data meshes, such as those Granicus provides, to integrate disparate data, agencies have the data needed to securely offer personalized solutions.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

How do you deploy technology in a way that is secure, delivers mobile functionality and improves services? Given budget pressures, it can be tempting to take a Band-Aid approach to technology issues, modernizing a service here, an application there. If you are responsible for your agency’s technology, your job isn’t an easy one.

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GovLoop

MAY 10, 2024

Is separate from the budget process, as much as possible. It helps agencies make evidence-based decisions — often using real-time information — regarding public safety, infrastructure, socioeconomics, disaster management, conservation, health care, national security and other concerns. Focuses on outcomes, not outputs.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 29, 2022

From the types of attacks that take place, constantly increasing vulnerabilities, and growing automation and digitization, it’s crucial that governments monitor their security. Some counties can’t budget for the $30,000 or $40,000 or $50,000 for the assessment or the penetration test, so they might do it every other year,” she said.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 5, 2024

The security and user protections built into Chromebooks for K-12 education have been adapted for similar concerns with incarcerated students. ” For more examples of how governments are using technology to improve lives, download it here: Get the guide Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Favorite

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 28, 2022

They all have a vested interest in working together to improve their collective security. The FBI said that most attacks targeted smaller municipalities and counties, given that they were likely to have resource and budget limitations. ” To see more about how agencies are implementing cybersecurity, download the guide.

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GovLoop

MAY 17, 2023

From the types of attacks that take place, constantly increasing vulnerabilities, and growing automation and digitization, it’s crucial that governments monitor their security. Some counties can’t budget for the $30,000 or $40,000 or $50,000 for the assessment or the penetration test, so they might do it every other year,” she said.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Constituents don’t have to pay transportation costs to commute to a meeting, and there are fewer custodial and security expenses when meetings are fully virtual. You’re not just budgeting for the construction, but for the maintenance, including personnel,” she said. Get the guide. Favorite.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 6, 2022

A paper-based workflow offers multiple opportunities for delays, errors and security breaches, and the risk of losing the document altogether. Imagine a budgeting request. Download the guide. Internal correspondence is an obvious choice for a digital approach. We are simplifying the process of government. Favorite.

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