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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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The State Department’s law enforcement arm, the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, defends the department and the foreign affairs community by applying cybersecurity, technology security and law enforcement expertise to help advance U.S. foreign policy and safeguard national security interests.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The ability to gather, store and analyze almost unlimited amounts of data has transformed almost every aspect of society, including law enforcement. On the one hand, it offers law enforcement agencies an unprecedented wealth of information that can be harnessed for situational awareness, safety, coordination of response times and more.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Learn about the startups and the problems they aim to solve: 10-8 Systems Mission Viejo, CA 10-8 Systems offers advanced, cloud-native computer aided dispatch (CAD) and records management software (RMS) for law enforcement, emergency services, fire, and private security. Austin, TX Revir Technologies, Inc.,

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Revisit key re:Invent announcements At re:Invent 2024, AWS launched numerous new offerings across analytics, compute, containers, database, security, identity, compliance, and other areas. But the biggest focus was on generative AI with over 25 new product and feature launches.

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ASPA National Weblog

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Thank goodness law and policy guides our institutional tradition in transitioning leadership. I saw similar personal hardship when entire industries were outlawed after the environmental laws of the 1970s, leaving families poor, homeless and broken. Now more than ever, it is time for civil servants to exercise the “civil” in our title.

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

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. Helping government employees choose where they work, securely. government security and compliance requirements.

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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 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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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. For example, you can create a policy that allows detectives to access and update case files, while restricting access for administrative staff to only view nonsensitive case information.

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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

JANUARY 19, 2023

Radiology centers face many challenges, like shortages in personnel and budget; interoperability issues between different IT systems and long-term storage of images; and strict laws and regulations regarding IT security and data protection.

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Courts and other justice and public safety organizations are targeted by a rising number of cyber events , as the digitization of paper workloads increases the amount of sensitive data requiring secure storage.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

In Virginia, the Commonwealth Data Trust is the legal framework that facilitates data sharing between public and private organizations through contractual agreements that define the responsibilities of data trust users to keep trust provided data assets secure, private, and confidential. Not everyone has a secure environment at all times.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 28, 2024

So, what can Government departments and other public bodies do to ensure their data processing remains on the right side of the law? To protect against these super computers, new, secure data-storage solutions are being developed. The implications of such a solution for data sovereignty laws are exciting. What is data?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

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. Federated secure messaging and storage.

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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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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

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

AUGUST 6, 2024

Human-centred values At Amazon, we prioritise equity, privacy, fairness, and respect for human rights and the rule of law. AWS provides many security tools to maintain data privacy and is accredited to operate at the IRAP PROTECTED classification level.

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Careers in Government

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

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

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 27, 2022

North Carolina has formed a joint cyber task force that brings together law enforcement, emergency management, N.C. There’s an urgent need for this kind of collaborative strategy, said Vinod Brahmapuram, Senior Director of Security for State, Local and Education at Lumen Technologies.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 25, 2025

Addressing these vulnerabilities requires careful modernisation that minimises service disruption while adapting to evolving security threats. This approach perpetuates a cycle of outdated systems, increased security risks, and operational inefficiencies.

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NLRG (National Legal Research Group)

APRIL 13, 2022

According to the Ninth Circuit in Bonta , California law allows owners of large-capacity magazines to modify them to accept 10 rounds or fewer. 3d 1131 (S.D. Owners also can sell their magazines to firearm dealers or remove them from the state. It observed that 10 sister circuits have adopted a substantially similar two-step test.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

It involves adopting processes, practices, and technologies to manage, package, and deliver data in a way that maximizes its value and usability for the consumers while enforcing security and governance. Establishing robust data governance frameworks, policies, and processes verify data quality, security, privacy, and compliance.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Introduction The Nebraska Judicial Branch is a vital component of the state’s government for interpreting and applying the law to resolve disputes and uphold justice. It can be challenging to keep these exhibits secure, and physical space to store these documents is limited. The system is also highly scalable, reliable, and secure.

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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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NLC (National League of Cities)

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently released the notice of funding opportunity for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP).

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

For certain, officials must “prepare for the worst,” said Michael Gregg, North Dakota’s Chief Information Security Officer, “and be ready to deal with whatever comes [their] way.” To manage and recover from a cyber event, organizations need updated, coherent strategies — not faded handbooks pulled off a shelf.

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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. Learn more about the series and other episodes via ⁠⁠⁠[link].

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

The deployment and results SOMA is a leading technology partner providing critical response and operating software solutions for law enforcement, first responder, and government agencies. government security and compliance requirements. Read on to learn how the NPD found a successful partnership with SOMA Global in their time of need.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 10, 2023

A Cabinet Office spokesperson said the UK government has “robust processes in place to ensure government IT devices are secure” but would not comment on specific cybersecurity policies. TikTok itself is registered in the Cayman Islands, so there are questions over whether TikTok would technically be under the jurisdiction of this law.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 3, 2023

As the Government’s National Cyber Security Strategy ( NCSS ) highlights, “the increasing dependency of businesses, government and wider society on cloud and online services is creating new and unique vulnerabilities and interdependencies.” Right now, however, visibility is one of the core security factors most likely to fall down.

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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. Learn more about the series and other episodes via ⁠⁠⁠[link].

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