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5 Ways to Strengthen Water Infrastructure Security

State Tech Magazine

This has prompted warnings from federal agencies, including the FBI, National Security Agency and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Communities in Kansas, Pennsylvania and Texas also experienced disruptions to water systems after cyberattacks within the past year. Most hackers are motivated by…

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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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Empowering the public sector with secure, governed generative AI experimentation

AWS Public Sector Blog

Here are some key considerations public sector organizations typically face when using generative AI systems: Data privacy and security – Public sector organizations often handle sensitive citizen and student data. Protecting the privacy and security of this information when using generative AI can be a significant challenge.

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Securely onboarding countries to the AWS Cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

In an increasingly digital world, governments and public sector entities are seeking secure and efficient ways to use cloud technologies. In this post, I share how we at AWS are collaborating with national cyber regulators and other public sector entities to enable secure adoption of the AWS Cloud across countries public sectors.

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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

Secure your spot now on January 23rd, 24th, or 25th and be a part of paving the way towards a more sustainable future! Enhanced strategies to drive sustainability within facility operations. Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your facility management practices while contributing positively to environmental sustainability.

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Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture Strengthens Security for State and Local Governments

State Tech Magazine

Many agencies have adapted to this reality by orchestrating security solutions suitable for a distributed workforce. According to Gartner, government agencies should integrate security tools under centralized management to gain maximum collaboration between their platforms. Vince Hwang, senior director of cloud security and…

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Physical Security, Hardening and Access Control at the Network’s Edge

State Tech Magazine

Cities and counties have started deploying servers and data centers at the network’s edge in support of everything from water infrastructure to real-time traffic controls, power grid management and more. By moving compute instances close to data sources, they’re able to deliver real-time analytics and other key capabilities.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

Whether you're a playground owner or are maintenance personnel, this handbook equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to create a secure and enjoyable play environment. Learn about safety protocols, such as establishing age-appropriate areas.