NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In the last few months, there has been a growing focus on the security risks of TikTok, the video-based social media platform, which led Congress to ban the app from federal devices in late December 2022.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 21, 2024

Cities and counties are beefing up their IT security, and that makes sense, says Augustine Boateng , interim chief information officer (CIO) in Memphis, Tenn. It’s important to note that local governments have developed a reputation over the years for having lackluster cybersecurity; and not without good reason. Insider threats.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

While modernizing CSDs is crucial for healthcare systems, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is making significant efforts to support the healthcare industry through innovative cloud technologies to improve patient care, manage healthcare data securely, and reduce costs. AWS Direct Connect and AWS VPN connections ensure secure data transfer.

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zencity

JULY 12, 2023

Here are four things every state and local government leader needs to know about Threads to be a successful early mover: Register your username(s) right away. LAPD secured its handle but hasn’t yet posted. How do your records retention regulations apply to Threads? agency officials, professionals, and elected.).

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

Civix built the Ethics API in the AWS GovCloud (US) Region, which is designed to host sensitive data and regulated workloads and address the most stringent US government security and compliance requirements. The Amazon S3 buckets provide isolated data storage for each state with built-in encryption and other security features.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Learn more about how other state and local governments innovate with AWS. Use Migration Evaluator in protected or regulated environments by anonymizing sensitive network data. How Rockdale County improved operations and security with the cloud. Learn more about public sector migrations on AWS.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2022

In 2020, 79 ransomware attacks hit government organizations, amounting to nearly $19 billion in downtime and recovery costs 1. Other research indicates 34% of local governments worldwide were hit by ransomware in 2022 2. You don’t have to re-architect everything. You don’t have to start from scratch.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

There are hundreds of US federal government departments and agencies. The majority are subject to Federal Records Act (FRA) and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) regulations that require them to collect, store, and manage federal records that are created, received, and used in daily operations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 28, 2025

Compliance and security risks The reliance on paper-based processes increases the risk of sensitive information being lost, stolen, or accessed by unauthorized individuals. This increases the risk of data breaches and puts agencies in jeopardy of violating strict compliance regulations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

In this blog post, explore these top 10 priorities and how state and local leaders can use AWS to support them. Strategically managing cyber risk and improving security posture continues to be a critical need as threats become more advanced and pervasive.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 10, 2023

United States federal agencies, such as the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Transportation Security Administration (TSA), are increasing their emphasis on cybersecurity. Workloads often have distinct security profiles that require separate control policies and mechanisms.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2024

These attacks target a broad range of industries and organizations, from water security to rural health care , via external targeting and insider threats. Today at the Google Public Sector Summit, we’re proud to unveil several new announcements around our security solutions. Read about all of the details below.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

When government agencies choose Amazon Web Service (AWS) to store data, they choose to take advantage of inheriting the strictest security controls and standards. In addition, AWS services offer a unique opportunity to enhance networking and security approaches, ensuring safe and resilient data transfer mechanisms.

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Dave will be joined onstage by La’Naia Jones, CIO at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Scott Fear, CIO at the National Security Agency (NSA), and other guest speakers from across the public sector. With hundreds of breakouts dedicated to the public sector, there is something for everyone. Join Yohei Nakayama, CTO, Degas Ltd.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 27, 2025

Crowns expertise in workforce management is already trusted by 40% of the UKs police forces , NHS facilities and estates teams and local government organisations. Compliance with working time regulations and other workforce policies, reducing risk and ensuring transparency.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 2, 2023

Designing and implementing a hybrid work model in the public sector comes with added nuances such as security and privacy concerns, limited technology resources, cultural changes, managing employee performance, and compliance with regulations. Another challenge that organizations are facing is the phenomenon of "quiet quitting."

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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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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. While agency employees are concerned with impacts on their jobs, constituents are more worried about data security and privacy.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Digital Agency’s government cloud As the central command for Japan’s digital transformation, the Digital Agency began pursuing the development of a government cloud in 2021. AWS is fully committed to supporting the realization of this visionary endeavor.

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Government Technology Insider

JUNE 13, 2024

State and local government agencies quickly have begun to include artificial intelligence (AI) and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in IT modernization plans. While agency employees are concerned with impacts on their jobs, constituents are more worried about data security and privacy.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 12, 2022

In a digital world, and in response to changing government policy, public sector organizations are under increasing pressure to quickly deliver business value while improving stability, quality, and security. Once they receive the account, they’re responsible for implementing security controls as required by GC policy.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Streamlining the airport security checkpoint with predictive analysis. The security checkpoint is one of the many critical functions for which EASE uses data to improve operations. These insights include data for: Security checkpoint insights: Airports can view real-time wait data and trends that lead to actionable and timely alerts.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Now, SimSpace Weaver is available in AWS GovCloud (US) Regions, US-East and US-West, allowing customers with sensitive data or regulated workloads in the cloud to meet U.S. federal, state, or local government security and compliance requirements. Learn more about these new capabilities.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

SOMA’s ecosystem is built from the ground up on a modern technology stack, deployed securely in the cloud in partnership with AWS, with a user-friendly and device-agnostic interface. AWS GovCloud (US) is an AWS Region designed to host sensitive data, regulated workloads, and address the most stringent U.S.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

OCTOBER 3, 2024

State and local governments are exploring ways to take a more direct role in financing, preserving, and developing housing to address the nation’s housing shortage with an array of public development models, according to a new policy brief by the NYU Furman Center and its Housing Solutions Lab.

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Center for Community Progress

MAY 26, 2023

And property taxes fund basic community services like schools, roads, parks, sidewalks, and public safety—the things that enable families to live and build wealth in vibrant, secure neighborhoods. Indeed, most local governments report that almost all owners pay their property taxes on time.

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Social Pinpoint

JUNE 5, 2023

In this article, we will discuss the importance of data protection and privacy in community engagement by providing valuable insights into how organizations handle your data, so you can feel more confident in the safety and security of your personal information. Adhering to legal frameworks and regulations for data protection.

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GovLoop

JUNE 12, 2024

Local governments are a big target for cyberattacks and often don’t have the resources of federal agencies. Last year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and FEMA announced an additional $375 million for the second year of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP).

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Flexibility – With microservices, changes and updates can be made to individual components without affecting the entire system, making it easier to adapt the system to new laws, regulations, or business requirements. Reliability – If one microservice fails, it does not bring down the entire system.

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Partnership for Public Service

MAY 21, 2024

To celebrate the invaluable contributions of public servants, I embarked on a journey to delve into the experiences, challenges and triumphs of four people making a difference in local government and the federal workforce. The front of The Washington Post isn’t, ‘every Social Security check hit the bank,’” he said.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 12, 2024

Most state and local governments struggle with limited resources. Security State and local agencies have become a frequent target for ransomware attacks. That has them scrambling to secure systems at multiple levels. Plus, they need to stay compliant with ever-changing regulations.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In a May 2022 post , Tyler outlined many of the ways in which North Carolina’s local governments can aid the development of privately owned affordable housing. 2] In these cases, a local government is both an “issuer” (i.e., Therefore, a state or local governmental entity (e.g., 26 U.S.C. §

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The first step involves getting help to secure a portion of the multi-billion-dollar funding available to address PFAS and other emerging contaminants in drinking and wastewater. Many local governments lack the resources in expertise, tools and personnel to comply with EPA’s 2024 PFAS drinking water standard.

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AccessE11

JANUARY 2, 2024

As we begin our new year, we can reflect on the important moments in the municipal government space with our municipal year in review. The world of local government is constantly changing. This helpline uses an AI bot to simplify access to services and understanding of permits/regulations for people.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Lighting retrofits for greater energy-efficient lighting and expertise in securing federal, state and local incentives may require consultative services. Due to a lack of recycling infrastructure, many countries deal with e-waste by exporting large amounts to developing regions that lack proper waste management systems and regulations.

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CRA Today

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The CFE Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; our programmatic, research and policy efforts focus on designing, embedding and replicating financial empowerment initiatives within the fabric of local government. Bankers, learn more about the Bank On certification here: www.joinbankon.org/certify.

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