AWS Public Sector Blog

Category: Security, Identity, & Compliance

ZTAG-I, a reference zero trust architecture for the US federal government

In this blog, we introduce AWS Zero Trust Accelerator for Government – Integrated (ZTAG-I), a reference architecture that aligns with federal zero trust guidance. ZTAG-I accelerates adoption of zero trust architecture by providing a tested example of a fully integrated technology stack that solves key challenges that arise when adopting zero trust.

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Detect and investigate Amazon EC2 malware with Amazon GuardDuty and Amazon Detective

In this post, we demonstrate how to use the advanced malware detection features of Amazon GuardDuty to uncover malicious and suspicious files compromising your Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances. We use the investigative capabilities of Amazon Detective to gain deeper insights into the security event. After the key questions about the security event are addressed, we outline steps to remediate the potentially compromised EC2 instance.

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Build a secure AWS foundation in under 60 minutes: A guide for public sector organizations

In this blog, we will guide you through the process of setting up a secure multi-account AWS environment using AWS Control Tower, AWS IAM Identity Center, AWS Organizations and will show you how to secure your environment using AWS Config, AWS Security Hub, and Amazon GuardDuty.

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Building machine learning operations framework with Amazon SageMaker: Technical Safety BC’s Journey

Technical Safety BC (TSBC) regulates the safe installation and operation of technical systems (electrical, gas, boiler, elevator, etc.) in British Columbia. This post showcases how the TSBC built a machine learning operations (MLOps) solution using AWS to streamline production model training and management to process public safety inquiries more efficiently.

AWS achieves U.S. Department of Defense’s CMMC Level 2 certification for Controlled Working Environment

AWS has achieved the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 certification for the Controlled Working Environment (CWE). This certification enhances our DoD contract support capabilities and demonstrates our cybersecurity commitment.

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Digital sovereignty to take center stage: What to expect at AWS Summit Hamburg 2025

Digital sovereignty has become a cornerstone of Europe’s technological future, and the AWS Hamburg Summit—taking place on June 5 2025 at Hamburg Messe—will showcase innovation in this critical space. As organizations across Europe navigate increasingly complex regulatory requirements and data protection needs, AWS is proud to present our most comprehensive exploration of digital sovereignty solutions yet, headlined by the soon-to-be-launched AWS European Sovereign Cloud.

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University of British Columbia Cloud Innovation Centre: Prototyping generative AI solutions using AWS

The University of British Columbia (UBC) Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC) has become a hub for innovation by prototyping generative AI applications in collaboration with public sector sponsors. This post highlights how the UBC CIC uses AWS to accelerate generative AI development, sharing lessons learned, tools used, and actionable insights you can apply to your projects.

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How NIH scientists unlocked cardiovascular disease insights using AWS

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently uncovered how a structure known as low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which transports “bad” cholesterol through the bloodstream, interacts with its receptor molecule to enter cells—information that has eluded researchers for decades. The findings could lead to more personalized treatments for cardiovascular disease and were enabled by cutting-edge high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure from AWS. Read this post to learn more.

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Security best practices that accelerate nonprofit mission impact

Nonprofit organizations face unique security challenges due to their resource constraints and prioritization of mission-focused initiatives. In this blog post, we discuss Amazon Web Services (AWS) security best practices to accelerate mission impact and demonstrate how upfront security investments can both improve security and save time on redundant processes in the long run.