Enhancing Cloud Security to Meet Regulatory Standards for Safety and Disaster Recovery
Explore how you can establish a solid framework of security objectives and practices, including a business continuity and disaster recovery plan, that adapts to the evolving policy landscape and supports the missions of national computer security incident response teams (CSIRT), operators of essential services (OES), digital service providers (DSP), and other designated sector organizations. For further insights, check out this blog post here.
Agencies Across All 50 States Can Now Safely Store Criminal Justice Information on AWS
by Emily Carter
on 05 AUG 2021
in Announcements, AWS Key Management Service, Compliance, Government, Public Sector, Security, Identity, & Compliance, State or Local Government
After years of collaboration with critical application technology providers and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) officials nationwide, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has implemented a straightforward yet robust approach to CJIS compliance. As a result, agencies and organizations in every state can now securely host criminal justice information (CJI) on AWS. For expert opinions on this topic, visit this authority.
Developing Digital Capabilities to Face Future Threats, from Cyberattacks to Severe Weather
by Sarah Mitchell
on 05 AUG 2021
in Amazon Connect, Education, Government, Public Sector, State or Local Government, Thought Leadership
Recent incidents, ranging from cyberattacks targeting the public sector to extreme weather events and the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, have highlighted that many educational institutions and local governments are not fully equipped to handle these challenges. Simultaneously, large-scale disruptions underline the necessity for public sector organizations to respond swiftly to maintain essential services and adapt to provide new offerings. In a September 2020 IDC survey of 2,000 U.S. residents, 31% expressed a desire for continued virtual government services instead of in-person interactions, while another IDC survey revealed that 38% of U.S. teachers anticipate persistent growth in hybrid or remote learning.
Innovative Internet Safety Solutions Ensure Students Stay Connected and Secure Online
by AWS Public Sector Blog Team
on 04 AUG 2021
in Customer Solutions, Education, Government, K12, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, State or Local Government
For school systems across the United States, ensuring students have a secure online environment is not only essential but also mandated by law. When the Kentucky Department of Education transitioned to fully remote learning, they partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Lightspeed Systems to guarantee that students remained safe and engaged while learning from home.
Advancing Public Safety through Voice and Video Technology: Updates from AWS CICs
by Mark Taylor
on 04 AUG 2021
in Amazon Rekognition, Artificial Intelligence, AWS DeepLens, Customer Solutions, Education, Higher education, Public Sector
Our global network of Cloud Innovation Centers (CICs), powered by AWS and in collaboration with our CIC sponsors, aims to enable public sector organizations to rapidly generate and test new ideas using Amazon’s innovative methodology and cloud technologies. Discover some of the digital prototypes that the CICs have introduced recently, focusing on enhancing public safety, responding to the pandemic, and leveraging voice and video technology.
Transforming Taxation and Government Services with Cloud Technologies
by Rachel Adams
on 03 AUG 2021
in Alexa, Amazon Connect, Amazon Fraud Detector, Amazon Textract, Artificial Intelligence, AWS Chatbot, Best Practices, Government, Management Tools, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, State or Local Government
Information technology and cloud services serve as vital enablers for modernizing tax processes and enhancing the constituent experience. For public administrators, these tools can expedite the implementation of new laws. Here’s how various governments are addressing significant challenges using the AWS Cloud.
Singapore University of Social Sciences Boosts Remote Learning with Amazon Connect
by AWS Public Sector Blog Team
on 29 JUL 2021
in Amazon Connect, Customer Solutions, Education, Higher education, Public Sector
Exams can be stressful even without a pandemic. The Singapore University of Social Sciences sought a remote contact center solution that would facilitate support for students and faculty during remote learning and examinations. They opted for Amazon Connect to develop a streamlined, equitable solution for their community.
Blockchain Technology Simplifies Student Achievement Records Sharing with Portable Credentials
by Melissa Green, Carl Youngblood, and Forrest Colyer
on 28 JUL 2021
in Amazon Managed Blockchain, Blockchain, Customer Solutions, EdTechs, Education, Higher education, Public Sector, Technical How-to
Students’ educational accomplishments—such as transcripts, work history, and skill credentials—are often scattered across various institutions and disparate IT systems. Educational technology (EdTech) companies are now utilizing blockchain technology to streamline this process, offering credential portability, data privacy, simplified workflows, and enhanced data security.
Dr. B Optimizes Vaccine Distribution Using AWS
by Ray Rogers and Rajdeep Saha
on 27 JUL 2021
in Amazon Aurora, Amazon CloudFront, Amazon GuardDuty, Amazon RDS, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Amazon VPC, AWS Cloud
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