AWS Public Sector Blog
Category: Amazon VPC
State of Kansas modernizes mainframe file transfer using AWS Transfer Family
In this post, we walk through how OSM partnered with Sierra-Cedar, an AWS Premier Consulting Partner, to design, build, and deploy FileVault—a secure file transfer solution powered by AWS Transfer Family and Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3)—while preserving the user experience that state employees already knew and trusted.
Building machine-readable FedRAMP 20x evidence on AWS
In this post, we walk through the evidence pipeline, from Amazon Web Services (AWS) Config evaluations and AWS Security Hub findings through transformation and storage, to producing the dual-format output that satisfies FedRAMP 20x Phase 2 completeness requirements.
Transforming Public Sector Procurement with Agentic AI on AWS
This post explores how an agentic AI architecture on Amazon Web Services (AWS) modernizes the procurement lifecycle from solicitation to proposal evaluation while maintaining compliance with government regulations including United States of America FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation),United States of America DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation), and Canadian procurement frameworks (Public Service Procurement Canada (PSPC) /Shared Services Canada (SSC).
MARS-E to ARC-AMPE: Guide for state Medicaid agencies on AWS
This post is for two audiences. The first is agencies already running MARS-E-compliant workloads on AWS that are looking to map their existing posture onto the new framework. The second is agencies planning a migration from on-premises infrastructure where ARC-AMPE will be in scope from the first day.
Deep dive into FedRAMP 20x Key Security Indicators: Decoding the 63 KSIs
In this post, we break down every KSI theme, categorize each indicator by validation approach, and provide a practical gap analysis framework so you can begin preparing your cloud service offering (CSO) for FedRAMP 20x authorization on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Domino Data Lab secures container supply chains at scale using Chainguard on AWS
Ivanti’s 2025 State of Cybersecurity Report revealed that only one in three organizations feel prepared to protect themselves from software supply chain threats. According to Cowbell’s Cyber Roundup Report 2024, with respect to supply chain threats, operating systems pose the greatest immediate threat as “they form the foundational layer of an organization’s entire IT infrastructure.” […]
Customizing isolated JupyterLab environments in Amazon SageMaker Studio
This post demonstrates how to enhance security and compliance in an isolated SageMaker JupyterLab environment by implementing two key customizations: configuring download restrictions and implementing secure Python package installation through AWS CodeArtifact.
AWS accelerates digital public infrastructure adoption with automation
In this post, we explore how AWS enables the automation of deploying a DPI-based solution stack. We highlight Sunbird RC (Registry and Credentials) as a real-world digital public goods (DPG) building block. The following example provides an overview and execution of the packaging available in the Sunbird community GitHub repository for provisioning required AWS services and deploying Sunbird RC services.
Securing the future of healthcare in the age of generative AI and connected care
The healthcare industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and connected care devices. This digital revolution promises to improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the overall healthcare experience. However, it also introduces new challenges in terms of cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance. To navigate this complex landscape, healthcare organizations are turning to scalable, affordable, and highly available cloud infrastructures such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build resilient, secure, and innovative solutions.
Amazon Bedrock launches with Claude 3.5 Sonnet in the AWS Top Secret cloud
Amazon Bedrock is now generally available in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Top Secret cloud. With authority to operate in the AWS Top Secret Cloud, Amazon Bedrock is providing U.S. Government customers with secure access to foundation models (FMs) and generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within AWS’s classified environment.









