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Migrating to a multi-account strategy for public sector customers

AWS Public Sector

A multi-account strategy is important for Amazon Web Services (AWS) public sector customers because it is the foundation of cloud governance and compliance. Public sector customers using a shared account model can improve security and operational efficiency by adopting a multi-account strategy.

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Pick Out Threats in Federal Networks With IP Packet Capture

FedTech Magazine

Federal government cybersecurity breaches rose by 453 percent between fiscal years 2016 and 2021, according to the Government Accountability Office. To combat and overcome these threats, federal IT administrators can use IP packet capture to examine network traffic for security threats using Microsoft Network Monitor (Netmon).

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Samherji vs. Odee: Art, Accountability, and the Limits of Parody

Whistleblower Network News

Credit for photo – Davíð Þór Guðlaugsson The post Samherji vs. Odee: Art, Accountability, and the Limits of Parody appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. The outcome of this trial, scheduled for September 25, 2024, could set a precedent for the ability of corporate power to silence criticism.

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Accounting software keeps small business out of federal market

Federal News Network

Jim Wesloh Well, we focus on government contract accounting, including timekeeping expense reports, the entire general ledger and project management and project reports. Or do the accounting for my government programs, and not worry about commercial contracts if they had the commercial contracts before? Jim Wesloh Yes.

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How Federal Agencies Can Effectively Plan Upgrades for Aging IT

FedTech Magazine

As federal agencies modernized their technology solutions over the past several years, they have upgraded their networks, moved to hybrid cloud architectures and adopted shared services. However, there are always more upgrades to do. One federal IT official recently told FedTech it is “almost like a game of whack-a-mole.”

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Agencies’ Journey to the Cloud Requires Tackling Cybersecurity Concerns 

FedTech Magazine

Cloud service offerings ranging from basic computing infrastructure to a framework paired with software applications and other elements can be a cost-effective way for federal agencies to access and share data, networks and other resources.

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Several agencies haven’t met IoT cybersecurity requirements, GAO says

FedScoop

The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 required the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Office of Management and Budget to develop guidance for securely procuring IoT — networked technology and devices typically connected to physical objects like buildings, vehicles and other infrastructure.

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