AWS for Canada National Security and Defence

Support national security with secure data and application services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a global infrastructure and secure, scalable, and mission-focused solutions that helps the Department of National Defence meet mission, drive efficiencies, increase innovation, and secure critical workloads.

At AWS, we focus on our customers and what their mission demands, letting that define and guide our efforts. The AWS Cloud is uniquely positioned to provide scalable solutions to National Defence customers, whether through tactical edge solutions, DevSecOps, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), high performance computing (HPC), or other capabilities. National Defence customers can also work with our AWS Partner Network (APN) to build solutions. The APN provides an extensive community of partner companies that offer solutions in areas such as software, developer tools, and consulting expertise to help deploy and manage mission-critical workloads in the AWS Cloud.

How AWS can help your mission

Rapid and secure mission delivery and cybersecurity

Modern defence requires modern software—innovations to meet changes in the environment and that meet shifting priorities at the tactical edge, rapidly and securely. This same software needs to work reliably, even as it modernizes—and without vulnerability to cyberattack. AWS helps you get there with landing zones, infrastructure as code, and DevSecOps architectural guidance.

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Bringing technology to the tactical edge

Snowball Edge is a self-contained piece of secure hardware, small enough to check in as a piece of airplane luggage. Discover how militaries can use it to stay connected in even the most extreme environments. Using Snowball Edge you can deliver multi-domain integration and information advantage to the tactical edge from unclassified to top secret levels.

How AWS helps warfighters complete missions at the tactical edge, and handle the toughest of environments 

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Increase military readiness with AWS IoT for Defence and National Security

In this post we discuss how AWS IoT for Defence and National Security (IoT4D) increases readiness by driving operational excellence for manufacturing and supply chains, improving sustainability for buildings and bases, improving equipment maintenance and uptime, and providing situational awareness at the tactical edge.

How AWS increases military readiness with AWS IoT for Defence and National Security ›

Achieving security and compliance with cloud

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) promotes the security benefits that can come from cloud adoption. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has also recognised this with its blog post ‘More Secure in the Public Cloud’. The following IDC paper looks at the initiatives causing agencies to accelerate their cloud adoption plans, the risks IT leaders face by delaying, and how secure, compliant cloud environments help agencies achieve compliance for their sensitive workloads.

New IDC whitepaper released: How government agencies meet security and compliance requirements with the cloud ›

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U.S. Navy deploys DevSecOps environment in AWS Secret Region ›

Balancing limited resources with the need for agility and innovation, the Overmatch Software Armory team within the U.S. Navy turned to AWS to develop a DevSecOps pipeline—one of the first classified Cloud Software Development pipelines built out for the military.

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Resources

Explore guides, webinars, blogs, and more for government leaders.

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AWS Cloud Training and Certification

Whether you are just starting out, building on existing IT skills, or sharpening your cloud knowledge, AWS Training and Certification for U.S. Government  can maximize the benefits of your cloud investment.

Build cloud fluency to accelerate innovation and transform your mission
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AWS Training and Certification hosts free training events, both online and in person, that help the builders of today and tomorrow leverage the power of the AWS Cloud.

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To keep up with rapid technological advancement and the new world of work, current and future generations of leaders should be equipped with the right skills and mindset.

Build with an AWS Partner

Looking for support for building or deploying solutions in the cloud? AWS Partners are trusted technology providers and consulting experts that offer a wide variety of cloud-based solutions.

Take the next step

There are several ways to get started with AWS. Contact us for personalized guidance. Or, explore any of the resources below.

Step 1 - Sign up for an Amazon Web Services account
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The AWS Cloud provides an opportunity for governments to modernize aging infrastructures and improve operational productivity. The agencies taking advantage of this technology are leading the way on the government’s journey to IT modernization.

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Buying cloud computing services takes different skills and strategies than buying traditional IT. Are you ready to move to the cloud but looking for practical guidance? Our experts at AWS have helped many government agency leaders select the right acquisition approach for their organization.

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