AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 28, 2024

In April 2024, the European Parliament adopted the proposed EHDS Regulation. AWS can support implementation of the EHDS At Amazon Web Services (AWS) , we welcome the EHDS as an important step towards unleashing the vast potential of health data to benefit citizens across Europe and beyond.

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Google Public Sector

JULY 17, 2024

Public sector and government organizations require cloud solutions that can drive innovation and also adhere to strict sovereignty and security requirements. For years, security experts have warned of the risks of government overreliance on singular security controls. A recent U.S.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has collaborated with the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to tailor advice on how UK public sector customers can use the Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA) to help meet the NCSC’s guidance on “ using cloud services securely.”

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA) is a solution to automate the deployment of a secure cloud foundation on Amazon Web Services (AWS). With this solution, customers with highly-regulated workloads and complex compliance requirements can better manage and govern their multi-account environment.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Compliance is essential, but ensuring compliance in the cloud with various regulations and standards can be challenging, especially for public sector organizations. This post explains how you can use AWS tools and services to secure and automate compliance in your environment. AWS provides you with the necessary tools to achieve this.

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 19, 2024

The increasingly complex regulatory landscape and cyberattacks mean the healthcare sector has to confront the challenges of adhering to compliance Mark Roebuck, DPO and Founder of ProvePrivacy , explains that the healthcare sector is struggling to keep up with data regulation adherence demands and should look to internal Data Champions.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This post explains how healthcare organizations and partners can use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build secure and scalable infrastructure for secondary usage of health data in alignment with the European Health Data Space (EHDS). This is the first of two posts describing an AWS reference architecture for EHDS.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 9, 2023

This could lead to significant impact on vital business areas such as supply chains and manufacturing processes, and even allow threat actors to redirect financial payments and compromise highly sensitive and potentially heavily regulated data. Increased exploitation of connectedness between applications and systems. © Irina Kulikova.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

September 2024 Update Microsoft 365 Commercial + Azure Commercial FedRAMP in Azure The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This makes the 2023 Cyber Security Breaches Survey of particular concern because it indicates that while over 68% of UK businesses saw cyber security as a major concern, only about 29% had formalised risk assessment strategies. [4] 5] Organisations need to develop cyber risk strategies that respond to their unique needs.

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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. Microsoft is committed to U.S.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

State and local government (SLG) agencies now have procurement questions to ask and decisions to make to maximize governance and security, simplify vendor management, and accelerate the overall process within a heavily regulated procurement environment.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Ensuring the availability and security of critical applications is paramount. Their existing partner provided infrastructure services but lacked expertise in healthcare application management, which is crucial for digitization efforts in their regulated segment. Max Grundig Klinik aimed to renew their entire IT landscape.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Government procurement professionals are tasked with balancing the need for innovation while adhering to strict regulations. Procurement’s role in responsible AI implementation Procurement professionals are at the forefront of verifying compliance with policies and regulations governing the use of technology within government agencies.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 26, 2024

Furthermore, financial services firms dealing with pandemic-related issues could not respond and improve their security methods fast enough to see off the threat, leading to more successful cyber scams and greater efforts by criminals to obtain private financial information. Lastly, telcos must implement anti-spam filters.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

However, with these benefits come challenges to meet regulatory and compliance requirements surrounding data privacy and security. In addition, there are a multitude of regulations and compliance requirements to meet, adding another layer of complexity to the already intricate web of data privacy controls.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 21, 2023

The European Union plans prohibition on manufacturing sensitive technology in China, such as supercomputers, AI, and advanced microchips The European Economic Security Strategy, which was unveiled by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, intends to control the international trade and investment activities of European businesses.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This process requires adherence to stringent compliance standards and regulations designed to ensure the security and reliability of the software. Security and compliance are at the core of Google Cloud solutions, with our U.S. The journey for ISVs to receive an ATO in the government sector is filled with complexities.

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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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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Tailored for IT professionals, administrators, and decision-makers in government agencies, these readiness days offer practical, actionable insights to help you drive secure productivity, efficiency, and innovation in your organization. Reserve Your Spot Today!

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Open Access Government - Technology News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

A report by Ipsos for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport last May found that many UK businesses needed more staff with the technical, incident response, and governance skills needed to manage their cyber security. How common are security breaches in government? How common are security breaches in government?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 22, 2024

Cloud computing is pivotal to allow the federal government to gain operational efficiencies and drive innovation securely and cost efficiently. To enhance the customer experience and ensure secure access to these workloads, the overseas postings are now exploring hybrid distributed solutions that run closer to the edge.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Cyber Security Data Protection Business Technology Privacy concept. One area where UK councils need to ensure they are laser-focused is around protecting the security of their data. And security has to be baked into that cloud-first position. All that has to be kept highly secure. Data protection is key.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 30, 2023

The shift to the cloud has rendered traditional approaches to security obsolete The shift to the cloud has rendered traditional approaches to security, using trusted IP addresses and perimeter firewalls, obsolete. However, these remain just guidelines, unsupported by legislation or mandatory regulations. Where does it end up?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Protective DNS services, commonly known as PDNS, are a go-to solution if you’re aiming to bolster the security of your infrastructure from the ground up. This proactive strategy not only secures networks at a foundational level, but also hinders potential attacks from gaining traction in the first place.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Many public sector customers are interested in building secure, cost-effective, reliable, and highly performant applications. Building modern applications in AWS helps customers with increased innovation, speed, reliability, scalability, and security while lowering total cost of ownership (TCO).

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 14, 2023

Developing a sound Mobile Device Management system is essential to minimise security risk and enhance digital mobility The integration of mobile devices into our working lives has been revolutionary. Reviewing the current status quo will offer a total performance evaluation and where potential gaps in visibility and security exist.

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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

JULY 6, 2023

At Google, we are committed to the privacy and security of our customers and to fostering trust in our cloud technologies. We regularly engage with customers, privacy regulators, and policymakers around the globe to understand evolving expectations and to adapt our products accordingly.

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 11, 2024

Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Acquisition Regulation supplement (DFARs) 252.204-7012 requires Cloud Service Providers (CSP) to meet a baseline for compliance. Microsoft 365 Government (GCC High) has completed multiple FedRAMP High impact level audits, meets security and compliance requirements outlined by the U.S.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 21, 2023

There is no one-and-done solution for any technology, especially not for security. This is why it is vital to prioritise security and to future-proof your business. When it comes to cybersecurity, it often boils down to implementing security solutions, measures, and policies that will allow for change down the line when it is needed.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Dave Williams, Materials Manager at 3M UK PLC, introduces 3M bright screen privacy filters for laptops that enhance on-screen privacy and compliance in the public sector In today’s digital age, the public sector is increasingly reliant on technology to deliver services efficiently and securely.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 3, 2023

Creating a secure and immutable record of a device’s history would increase consumer trust and adoption of used devices and enable their sale at higher prices. Furthermore, by tracking the lifecycle of a device, it’s possible to streamline refurbishment, recycling and resell processes, leading to faster turnaround times and lower costs.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Importantly, the data mesh model supports robust data governance and compliance, as data domains can closely align their data management practices with GxP guidelines, ISO 27001 standards, and other industry-specific regulations. Data governance: Robust data governance policies and procedures are crucial for HIPAA compliance.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Summary Highly regulated enterprises and government agencies still maintain critical applications operating on legacy mainframe systems. Modernizing critical applications includes challenges of undocumented and complex business rules, technical obstacles, regulatory compliance, enterprise-grade security, and privacy.

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