AWS Public Sector Blog

Category: Government

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Maintain CJIS compliance when accessing commercial AI from AWS GovCloud (US)

While Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)-compliant workloads can run in standard US AWS Regions, some Justice and Public Safety (JPS) agencies may choose AWS GovCloud (US) for their sensitive workloads. These organizations can securely access cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) models from AWS Standard US Regions through FIPS-validated endpoints ensuring that all data is securely encrypted with FIPS 140-3 encryption as required by CJIS. This access can maintain CJIS compliance through secure cross-partition connectivity.

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Deploying mission-critical edge applications with AWS IoT Greengrass in disconnected environments

Modern warfare has evolved into a data-driven domain where success often depends on the ability to collect, process, and act on information faster than adversaries. Whether it’s processing sensor data, coordinating autonomous systems, or enabling tactical communications, the edge has become a critical battlefield where decisions are made in real time.

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Accelerating CMMC readiness: How AWS and Wiz help public sector organizations

For US government contractors and subcontractors, navigating the path to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is no small task. The stakes are high, and the requirements are complex. With the Department of Defense (DoD)—also known as the Department of War—phasing CMMC into new and existing contracts, the pressure to get it right keeps growing. That’s why organizations are increasingly looking for efficient, scalable ways to examine their environments to prepare for CMMC assessments without overburdening teams or budgets.

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How Collier County modernized budgeting to uncover $40 million in savings with AWS and Tyler Technologies

Between rising operational costs and a population surge, Collier County, Florida, found itself facing serious budgetary pressures. For 13 consecutive years, the county had raised property taxes to keep up. But by 2023, residents were growing fatigued, and county leaders knew they needed a different solution.

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How to secure communications beyond encryption with AWS Wickr

Read this post to learn about AWS Wickr, a messaging and collaboration service that protects messaging, calling, file sharing, screen sharing, and location sharing with 256-bit end-to-end encryption (E2EE). Wickr combines advanced security for sensitive communications, administrative controls for user and policy management, and data retention for auditing and regulatory needs.

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Unlock enterprise data for generative AI by integrating structured sources with Amazon Bedrock in AWS GovCloud (US)

In this blog post, we demonstrate how public sector organizations can overcome the challenges that emerge when integrating Amazon Redshift and other AWS relational databases with Amazon Bedrock. You’ll learn how to utilize enterprise data to generate AI-powered analytical insights by using natural language queries through Amazon Bedrock Agents and Amazon Bedrock Knowledge Bases. This custom solution enables seamless connectivity between your structured data sources and generative AI applications, eliminating the need for data duplication and significantly reducing development effort.