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How does the Information Environment Threaten National Security? (video blog)

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Today’s information environment poses opportunities and threats to our national security. Wireless communication and social media have increased the speed and range of information sharing, diffusing the power once held more centrally. In the videos.

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UK Government to introduce cyber security and resilience bill

Open Access Government - Technology News

What to expect from the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill The Bill will focus on improving the security of key services, such as healthcare, energy, and IT providers, that keep the economy running. Under the new regulations, approximately 1,000 service providers will be required to meet higher cyber security standards.

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West Virginia’s top election official on trust, social media and secure elections

GCN

Ahead of what promises to be a hectic election season, Secretary of State Mac Warner spent part of his last National Association of Secretaries of State Winter Conference touching on conspiracy theories, among other topics.

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AWS at the World Health Summit 2024: Driving digital health innovation and global collaboration

AWS Public Sector Blog

With more than 3,500 participants from 140 countries, 21,000 online viewers, and 65,000-plus social-media engagements, the summit was a testament to the commitment of global healthcare leaders to addressing health inequities and improving patient outcomes.

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McGraw Hill delivers dynamic learning experiences with SHARPEN, powered by AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Respondents said they would study more if their materials matched the style and convenience of social media apps they interact with daily. SHARPEN blends a social media-inspired, mobile-first design with trusted content built specifically to align with popular college courses. What does the SHARPEN app do for students?

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Harnessing data for safer communities

American City & Country

To gain a deeper understanding of this issue, we need to examine the multiple streams of data inundating real-time crime centers, including body and patrol vehicle cameras, traffic cameras, private commercial cameras, news reports, weather updates, 911 and 311 calls, social media feeds and law enforcement databases.

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How one nonprofit commemorates enduring sibling relationships with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

The application offers a secure and private platform for surviving siblings to chronicle memories through storytelling, pictures, and videos. The private and supportive SibsForever community is made up of hundreds of surviving siblings, totally separate from any major social media platform.

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