GovLoop

JANUARY 15, 2025

They must take every feasible measure to safeguard against the omnipresent risk of fraud, in compliance with an extensive and complex set of laws and policies. Agencies find themselves in a tough spot when providing online services that require identity verification. Such measures are inarguably necessary.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

the Accelerator supports government technology (GovTech) startups as they develop innovative solutions enabling justice and public safety agencies to better serve their communities. Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced 13 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS GovTech Accelerator.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

and the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender have prompted widespread delays and forced state and local entities to shut down voter registration, phone, tax, court and other essential systems — underscoring the urgent need for secure digital transformation. Recent cyberattacks in Fulton County, Ga., Contra Costa County, Calif.,

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This self-contained solution uses two 20-foot shipping containers to create an ICD-705 compliant shielded enclosure, equipped as a data center with built-in power distribution, redundant cooling (N+1), security, monitoring, fire suppression, and other essential infrastructure components.

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ASPA National Weblog

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Look beyond recent events and prepare for a change in government with the new administration. Thank goodness law and policy guides our institutional tradition in transitioning leadership. Many state and local government employees will experience these federal changes too. Sure, mining and timber harvesting are disruptive.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

In mid-February of 2022, the US federal government began planning the return-to-office after the COVID-19 pandemic. Managers needed the ability to review and approve telework requests, and executives needed to be able to gain insights on the Division’s telework arrangements—all while keeping sensitive information compliant and secure.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

As Australia moves forward with its National framework for the assurance of artificial intelligence in government , Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to helping our customers implement AI solutions that align with Australia’s AI Ethics Principles. Each dimension is explored in depth in our responsible use of machine learning guide.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 5, 2025

In an era of escalating cyber threats, the healthcare sector, a prime target for data breaches, requires robust security. In this landscape, traditional authentication methods such as passwords and security questions are increasingly inadequate.

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Government Technology Insider

MARCH 27, 2025

Highlighting findings from NASCIO 2024 Mid-Year Conference and a study on AI implementation, this article looks at the opportunities and challenges AI presents for government leaders. Here we explore the AI challenges state and local agencies face and six best practices to guide government AI adoption strategies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Public sector organizations operate in an increasingly complex environment, managing diverse workloads and maintaining a high level of security. It lacks governance, for example, knowing who changed what and when. Actions What operations are governed? Its time consuming with development and change process effort.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 3, 2024

AI is changing the way government does business. Its transformative potential in government operations is vast, ranging from predictive analytics in defense and law enforcement to automating benefits processing, and everything in between,” he said. “Its AI also plays a significant role in cybersecurity.

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Careers in Government

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Searching for job security, exceptional benefits, and the chance to make a difference? Look no further than federal government jobs in Atlanta. Explore various roles spanning administration, technology, healthcare, and law enforcement.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

Rivero, now an executive government advisor at AWS, has experience making data work for government. His first order of business was to create a data governance framework. Participation in the data governance framework helps keep data safe and prevents it from being misused.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of disability are crucial for accessing services and applying for housing. Law enforcement knew the name of the suspect and this individual matched a description but did not have any identification. With their identity verified, police released the individual. “Our

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

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. These APIs are secured using Amazon Cognito to meet authentication, authorization, and user management needs.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 2, 2024

Data sovereignty refers to a concept where individuals, organizations, or governments have control over their own data and infrastructure, ensuring independence, privacy, and security. In theory, edge AI offers the best of all worlds, empowering organizations to respond to customers quickly while still adhering to local laws.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 27, 2022

As the complexity and volume of cyberattacks continue to increase, there’s an urgent need for state and local governments to work together to manage their risk. In this approach, state government works closely with city and county governments to prevent and prepare for incidents, and to provide support when incidents occur. “At

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Such was the case for the 911 system in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, an agency that dispatches for 21 public safety agencies including law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services, and averages over 325 calls for service per day. Not just for our agency, but for the people that we serve.”.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 10, 2023

With no plans to prohibit individual MPs from using TikTok – which many MPs use as a form of social media, including cabinet minister Grant Shapps and backbench MP Ben Bradley – senior parliamentarians have requested calls for the installation or use of TikTok on government devices to be completely banned. Is TikTok owned by China?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

There are hundreds of US federal government departments and agencies. NARA defines federal records as “all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business.” Data security and retention.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the launch of a Government Lens for the AWS Well-Architected Framework. The framework consists of questions, design principles, and best practices across the six pillars: Operational Excellence , Security , Reliability , Performance Efficiency , Cost Optimization , and Sustainability.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Ensuring the availability and security of critical applications is paramount. The architectural design (shown in Figure 1) prioritized robust security measures, high availability, and scalability to address these crucial needs while taking advantage of the flexibility and scalability of AWS Cloud services.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

For the first article in the series, please refer to History of Microsoft Cloud Service Offerings leading to the US Sovereign Cloud for Government. FedRAMP enables government agencies to accelerate the adoption of cloud services with confidence, knowing they meet high security standards and comply with federal regulations.

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Policy Chats

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In this episode, Noah McClain, Associate Professor of Sociology talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about security and technology vulnerabilities within New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal.

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Policy Chats

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In this episode, Noah McClain, Assistant Professor of Sociology talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about security and technology vulnerabilities within New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 28, 2024

The disclosure also revealed how data hosted in Microsoft’s public cloud infrastructure is regularly transferred and processed overseas; a process inherent to its public cloud architecture, which causes problems for any UK government users with regulatory limitations around offshoring UK data.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

To fully capitalise on the benefits of AI, the report outlines several key recommendations for the UK government. Second, the government is advised to provide clearer legal guidance on AI usage, as regulatory concerns remain a barrier for many public sector leaders.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This shift in ownership and governance is underpinned by the principle of data as a product (DaaP), where data is treated as a valuable, high-quality asset, just like any physical product an organization offers. Data governance: Robust data governance policies and procedures are crucial for HIPAA compliance.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Colonel Lamar Davis of the Louisiana State Police (LSP), recently summed up the law enforcement landscape, saying, “When you look at crime today, it’s not just a public safety or law enforcement problem—it’s a social problem.” Share data and facilitate collaboration For first responders, poor communication can have dire consequences.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 25, 2025

Interconnected challenges demanding integrated solutions Cyber-resilience gaps in legacy systems pose significant risks to government operations. The National Audit Office reports 58 critical government IT systems with substantial cyber-resilience vulnerabilities, many built on outdated infrastructure that attracts cybercriminals.

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GovLoop

JUNE 21, 2023

Increasingly, government leaders recognize the need to approach cybersecurity in the same way they approach public health: There must be a holistic network in which the well-being of individuals, or individual systems, depends on and benefits the well-being of others. Here are examples of collaborative efforts already underway.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 11, 2025

A recent survey across law enforcement professionals in a range of public sector roles found all would welcome the opportunity to increase their understanding of machine learning, with only 17% having received any formal training. (1) Available online AI and Strategic Decision-Making | Centre for Emerging Technology and Security.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A Gartner study predicts that by 2026, more than 70% of government agencies will employ AI to augment human decision-making, marking a significant turn towards automation from 35% in 2022 to more than 70% by 2026. Adopting AI is no longer an option but a necessity for developing efficient, transparent and responsive government operations.

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 11, 2024

Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) by supporting the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements for the Microsoft 365 Government (GCC High) cloud service offering. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), the U.S.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

A fine at even a fraction of these costs could spell serious trouble for many companies’ financial futures, which only underlines the importance of a strong cyber security suite. The latest Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report revealed the priorities of companies looking to increase their cyber security. References. [1] 1] [link]. [2]

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Citi Logik is a UK-based government technology (GovTech) company and AWS Partner with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Citi Logik uses AWS to develop transportation insights and predictive analytics derived from MND in compliance with data privacy laws. This makes MND insights more accessible to government bodies.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Hackers will breach every government network eventually, and agencies that are underfunded and overconfident in their cyber defenses make successful attacks all-too-easy. That’s a problem for any organization, and certainly for government. No state or local entity should assume that it’s too small or innocuous to undergo a cyberattack.

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