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US government agencies can communicate, collaborate securely with AWS Wickr

AWS Public Sector Blog

Messaging app–specific malware is being developed and is freely available for download, allowing attackers to steal information such as passwords, security credentials from VPN clients, and more. All government-related activities must be conducted using approved services that meet security, privacy, and data retention requirements.

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GovLoop

The task force includes representatives from the North Carolina Local Government Information Systems Association, an IT professional association that also manages an IT Strike Team that assists local agencies with emergency responses. If it’s a local government-related incident, [the association] is driving the conversation.

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Share So Others Might Learn

GovLoop

The task force includes representatives from the North Carolina Local Government Information Systems Association, an IT professional association that also manages an IT Strike Team that assists local agencies with emergency responses. If it’s a local government-related incident, [the association] is driving the conversation.