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Continuous monitoring and governance: AWS best practices for keeping your data secure during the holidays

AWS Public Sector Blog

Many organizations use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance their security posture and improve resilience. In this post, we discuss the AWS best practices for securing your data during the holiday season. After the holiday period, thoroughly review your processes for security monitoring and threat hunting.

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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.

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Civix simplifies online campaign finance reporting with AWS serverless technology

AWS Public Sector Blog

Public officials and employees for electoral candidates, political committees, and political action committees (PACs) must publicly disclose their campaign finances in accordance with different state campaign finance disclosure laws. Read on to learn how Civix worked with AWS to create their new solution.

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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. Access to security tools and resources that protect information, identities, applications, and devices is essential to the integrity of the election process.

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6 Steps (and More) for Improving Election Security for Local Agencies

State Tech Magazine

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency provides some starting points for doing so in its #Protect2024 campaign. As the 2024 election season continues, local jurisdictions administering voting sites should seek to ensure strong cybersecurity for their organizations. Here are six steps recommended by CISA.

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Navigating the AI frontier: Balancing innovation and security in the age of artificial intelligence

Open Access Government - Technology News

Ali Farooqui, Head of Cyber Security at BJSS , now part of CGI , explores how companies can balance the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) with robust cybersecurity practices “Can AI do it?” AI has enabled attackers to build vectors more quickly, allowing their tools to adjust more efficiently to new security measures.

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CISA Asks Citizens to ‘Secure Our World’ in Agency’s First PSA

State Tech Magazine

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency launched its first public service announcement recently with a short video that reminds the public to use basic cybersecurity protections to keep themselves safe online. “We We want to make keeping information safe a habit, just like buckling a seat belt,” said CISA Director Jen Easterly.

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