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Airports Secure Their IT Operations and Improve Business Continuity

State Tech Magazine

Knowing this, CIO Eduardo Valencia charted a course toward more robust IT operations when he joined the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which runs MinneapolisSaint Paul International Airport (MSP). Now, eight years in, he continually works to bolster security and resiliency to prevent any tech-related turbulence.

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5 Ways to Strengthen Water Infrastructure Security

State Tech Magazine

The provider had to postpone all billing operations in the wake of unauthorized system access, and more than 14 million people were unable to pay for water during the weeklong billing shutdown. In early October, the largest utility in the U.S. was hit by a devastating cyberattack. Most hackers are motivated by…

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AWS launches £5 million cyber education grant to boost security in the UK

AWS Public Sector Blog

From protecting sensitive student data to safeguarding critical infrastructure, educational institutions require comprehensive security solutions to maintain their operations and trust with parents and students. Our work to help these settings improve their cyber security never stops.

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Continuous monitoring and governance: AWS best practices for keeping your data secure during the holidays

AWS Public Sector Blog

Many organizations use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance their security posture and improve resilience. In this post, we discuss the AWS best practices for securing your data during the holiday season. After the holiday period, thoroughly review your processes for security monitoring and threat hunting.

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Efficiency and Sustainability: Leveraging Digital Solutions in Facility Operations

Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI ​​​​​​​Director of Loss Control & Risk Management

Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency. Enhanced strategies to drive sustainability within facility operations. Secure your spot now on January 23rd, 24th, or 25th and be a part of paving the way towards a more sustainable future!

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Transforming Medicaid: Crafting a robust data strategy with AWS for operational efficiency

AWS Public Sector Blog

The implementation of an operational data store (ODS) presents a viable solution. This approach not only enhances data integrity and accessibility but also streamlines operations, reduces redundancy, and improves the overall efficiency of Medicaid systems. And the old ones almost never go away.

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Security Operations Centers and Related Services Augment Slim Government Staff

State Tech Magazine

A security operations center, or SOC, can be the nerve center of a strong state and local cybersecurity effort. SOC teams are charged with detecting, preventing, investigating and responding to cyberthreats, ideally with round-the-clock monitoring of an organization’s network. That’s a lot for any state office or agency to take on.