AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 17, 2024

The public sector’s use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is steadily growing, as these organizations learn how to implement and derive value from IoT solutions. Device Connectivity: Due to the highly connected nature of IoT devices, weak security in one device can compromise the entire network. AWS IoT supports X.509

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Microsoft Public Sector

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As part of our efforts to increase security defaults and follow the principle of secure by design, we are happy to share that a feature change initiated by Microsoft engineering will enable more logging capabilities for Purview Audit (Standard). government customers. government customers.

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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.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2024

With the Internet of Things (IoT), selecting the right communication protocol ensures efficient data exchange and seamless connectivity between devices and the cloud. We explore the different security considerations for each protocol based on guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA). Devices present a valid X.509

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Jonty Fletcher, Marketing Manager at Synertec Ltd , focuses on the benefits and challenges of adopting multi-channel communications Multi-channel communications are something that people need to think about. The question is, which method works best in communicating to the recipient? What are multi-channel communications?

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Ransomware attacks continue to be the most dominant threat to UK organisations and are having catastrophic consequences on critical national infrastructure The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of (GCHQ), recently released its annual review reflecting on the challenges and milestones across the cybersecurity industry.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Agencies that don’t implement the latest and greatest technology run the risk of falling short of customer and employee expectations and of collecting technical debt. To make sure employees are best equipped to communicate and collaborate, agencies need four collaboration elements in place.

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Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The Transportation Security Administration is responsible for screening and providing information about policies and procedures for all commercial airline passengers, with the agency screening more than 450 million travelers in fiscal year 2020. Delivering airport screening services equitably.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

To support federal customers in addressing these challenges, Amazon Web Services (AWS) developed the Data Fabric Security (DFS) on AWS solution to support the identity and access needs of a multi-organization system. This will facilitate agile and secure data sharing with their providers.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 26, 2024

Companies and governments have, by default, trained us to accept their methods of communication and engagement, often using emails and text messages that urge immediate action and display the same attributes as those sent from cybercriminals. Finally, fintech companies can implement more robust reporting methodologies.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In today's digital age, securing an organization's information is more critical than ever. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) stood up a program called Secure Cloud Business Applications (SCuBA). Baseline implementation guides can be found at Secure Cloud Business Applications (SCuBA) Project | CISA.

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Google Public Sector

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) also emphasized the need for COOP in its incident response playbook to strengthen cybersecurity for federal and civilian agencies. If one communication system goes down during an emergency, Google Workspace can keep collaboration and communication running smoothly.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 9, 2023

While this is leading to increased efficiency, productivity and oftentimes, safety, for these organisations, the rapid adoption of cloud also brings with it a number of new security concerns, fueled in many cases by the lack of clarity in the responsibilities of implementing and maintaining security, when it comes to cloud deployments.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JANUARY 12, 2024

economy and national security by supplying goods and services to the Department of Defense (DoD) and other governmental entities. Anticipated to impact over 500K DoD contract awards annually upon full implementation, this proposed rule represents a significant development in enhancing cybersecurity within the DIB.  

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Satellite communication operators are increasingly seeking more flexibility at their ground stations. Most modem vendors use Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) to efficiently implement encoding and modulation. Architectural diagram of a traditional satellite communications system.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 25, 2024

Data management, security, and privacy (over 70%) were also key priorities and challenges for the property sector. Implementing highly secure technology and using robust building management systems (over 60%) is key, particularly as these are highly vulnerable to hacking.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 15, 2022

In essence, they are capable of threatening the security of commonly used public key cryptosystems and exposing the vulnerabilities that exist within today’s fundamental digital systems that are used to power various internet services, including online financial transactions, e-commerce, and secure communications.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

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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.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 12, 2023

Adopting low code to secure internal and external communications To address this issue, organisations can shift away from relying solely on emails for digital communication, as it’s not email itself that’s critical but the means of communication. This can be achieved by developing a low-code application.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint advisory , warning government agencies of potential disruptions to U.S. Traditional security measures, reliant on perimeter defense, are no longer sufficient.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Satellite communications systems provide the DoD with critical capabilities—from delivering satellite imagery to enabling communications—that support military users operating around the globe. government (USG) space assets in all orbits to provide secure, assured, and low-latency data communications.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Research shows that family and community involvement in schools is closely related to positive outcomes for students. Plus, when educators connect and communicate with each other, they can help improve the culture of education, use their data more effectively, and deliver better results for students.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 26, 2024

It’s imperative that these databases comply with the White House zero-trust security mandate. Yet implementing zero trust in legacy database management systems has proven to be problematic. “A A zero-trust model includes supporting tools such as identity and access management, data loss protection, analytics, network security, etc.,”

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 22, 2024

The first thing to acknowledge is that those we are often requesting information from, whether you are an employee or consultant, is that the individuals are often primarily focused on the implementation of programs in service of the organization’s mission. appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services.

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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.

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Google Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This brings together the built-in, reliable, and highly scalable services of Google Cloud and Moodle to create a more modern, robust, easy to manage, and cost-effective implementation. Last but not least, Moodle's pods communicate with the instance's database that lives in a high-scalable version of MySQL (part of Cloud SQL service).

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

Wickr’s Global Federation capability empowers individual users, the DOD enterprise, and the federal government to securely communicate while mobile and disconnected from secure networks. For federal agencies and DOD entities, a data breach can be disastrous for national security. Best-of-breed technology collaborations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 23, 2023

GraphQL implementation options on AWS There are two ways to run GraphQL implementations on AWS. Solution overview: Create a secure, serverless GraphQL architecture in AWS GovCloud (US) Most real-world workloads in the public sector involve managing data, typically done by various personas, including end users and administrators.

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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?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In some cases, they host workloads in both partitions to be cost-optimized while meeting security demands. If the application is using TLS encryption natively (such as API traffic on https/443), then use Elastic IP addresses (EIPs) to communicate. In order to implement a tunnel, you need to use third-party virtual appliances.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 4, 2024

This brings with it challenges, however, at the forefront of which are ensuring the security of patient data and managing a sprawling network of interconnected devices. As a result, secure networks are often implemented using encryption algorithms and IPsec VPN tunnels. However, the integration of IoT poses its own challenges.

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Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

Even if the job itself is not directly related to grant writing, many of the skills you develop in writing and implementing grants strongly relate to superior job attributes. Your ability to communicate effectively can set you apart from other candidates during the application process and in the workplace.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Ensuring the availability and security of critical applications is paramount. Fachklinikum Mainschleife manages around 30 critical applications, including electronic health records (EHRs), health information systems (HIS), picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), and practice management systems.

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 11, 2024

The Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, conducted the annual assessment of the Office 365 GCC High system utilizing the FedRAMP High Baseline security controls. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. The Agency ATOs include but are not limited to the U.S.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This issue often arises from a lack of clarity and communication regarding payment requirements and deadlines, leading to confusion and missed payments. have implemented online payment systems, which are essential for providing convenience and accessibility to taxpayers. Another 19.6% Furthermore, a mere 4.9%

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Start by organizing data sources effectively, encompassing camera video, databases, radio communications, social media, weather updates and more. Overcoming financial hurdles and demonstrating the value of crime centers The financial barrier is one of the most significant challenges to implementing this technology.

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