AWS Public Sector Blog
Tag: security
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.
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.
AWS recognized by GovRAMP
We are pleased to announce that AWS is now listed on the GovRAMP webpage under the Federal JAB Attestation category for both AWS GovCloud (US) (High) and AWS US East/West (Moderate) regions. Read this post to learn more.
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.
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.
Integrate AI-powered coding assistance in secure environments using Continue and Amazon Bedrock
Organizations adopting modern software development activities continue to embrace the advantages of AI and large language models (LLMs), maximizing the productivity of developers. Amazon Q Developer provides you with an AI coding companion that delivers direct access for developers to the AI companion within the integrated development environment (IDE). In this post, we walk you through an example you can use leveraging the power of Amazon Bedrock to provide a coding assistant in your IDE.
Get started quickly with Wickr Enterprise Embedded Cluster
In this blog, we provide deployment guidance that is intended to help you get started quickly with Wickr Enterprise for capability testing.
How AWS IoT services address NIST 800-183: Networks of ‘Things’
In this post, we will explore AWS IoT services in the context of NIST Special Publication 800-183: Networks of ‘Things’. NIST 800-183 presents a model for expressing IoT deployments and establishes concerns about the trustworthiness of the Internet of Things, which AWS IoT services can help public sector organizations address. We will delve into key areas such as authentication, monitoring, and secure communication.
Enhancing decision making for system changes with generative AI
In this post, we explore an innovative solution—developed by Booz Allen, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Services Partner—that uses Amazon Bedrock-powered generative artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the decision-making process for system changes.
Hosting regulated U.S. State and Local Government Workloads in AWS
U.S. State and Local Government (SLG) organizations often have requirements to host regulated workloads with distinct compliance requirements. Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides U.S. SLG customers with an approach to meet compliance needs by using AWS GovCloud (US) regions or AWS U.S. commercial regions. In this post, we will explain how some U.S. SLG regulated workloads can be hosted in the AWS U.S. commercial regions.