Awareness, Trust and Security to Shape Government Cloud Adoption

The awareness, trust and security issues that have limited federal government adoption of cloud computing appear to be more perceptual than prohibitive, according to the Lockheed Martin Cyber Security Alliance survey on cloud computing and cyber security conducted by Market Connections, Inc. Professionals who are most aware of and involved with cloud computing and cyber security generally trust the cloud model, and do not consider it a leading security vulnerability1 . The findings suggest cloud utilization is poised for rapid gains as awareness of cloud computing and the related cyber security implications grow.

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Gemeente Alkmaar

Alkmaar is een sterke stad in een grote regio. De gemeente Alkmaar hecht waarde aan ontwikkeling van Alkmaar als krachtige stad, waarin zichtbare resultaten worden geboekt en waarin iedereen ertoe doet. De burger staat centraal en de dienstverlening aan klanten vindt op een professionele, efficiënte en vlotte manier plaats. Dat vraagt om een goed gevoel voor samenhang en samenwerking. Integraliteit dus.

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Fortinet Federal Government Cybersecurity Solutions

whitePaper | February 10, 2020

U.S. federal agencies operate some of the world’s largest and most complex digital networks, but many of them rely on older, legacy technology for critical operations. Add to this the fact that the federal government is highly targeted by nationstate adversaries and traditional criminals alike, and the need for comprehensive cybersecurity protection is readily apparent. Fortinet provides a platform that enables end-to-end integration of an agency’s security architecture, and a broad suite of security and networking tools that addresses multiple use cases. An integrated security infrastructure allows for true automation of security processes, from detection to remediation.

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Next-Generation Systems for Intelligent, Efficient, Citizen-Centric Government

whitePaper | March 15, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic increased pressure on senior civil servants to do things differently. Citizen trust in government grew to an all-time high in 2020 in many countries, according to the OECD1 . This trust in public institutions empowered governments across Europe and the Middle East to respond rapidly and plan bold investments for an inclusive recovery centered on innovation, digital and climate transitions, and resilience2 . With bold plans came elevated expectations to procure goods and services more efficiently and effectively, scale investments in digital infrastructure, and deliver seamless services to citizens and businesses, while making sure that costs do not spiral out of control, in the medium-to-long term

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Budget of the U.S. Government

whitePaper | March 3, 2023

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WHITE PAPER ON NATIONAL TRANSPORT POLICY

whitePaper | May 27, 2022

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FedRAMP - Government Data Standards

whitePaper | December 7, 2022

FedRAMP was created so that the US government can use the cloud while still protecting systems and data. FedRAMP helps provide clarity for both government agencies and cloud providers so that each knows what is required for cloud use. If you’re a cloud service provider or a government agency wanting to use the cloud, you must demonstrate that you can meet FedRAMP compliance requirements.

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US–China Strategic Competition The Quest for Global Technological Leadership

whitePaper | November 9, 2019

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Alkmaar is een sterke stad in een grote regio. De gemeente Alkmaar hecht waarde aan ontwikkeling van Alkmaar als krachtige stad, waarin zichtbare resultaten worden geboekt en waarin iedereen ertoe doet. De burger staat centraal en de dienstverlening aan klanten vindt op een professionele, efficiënte en vlotte manier plaats. Dat vraagt om een goed gevoel voor samenhang en samenwerking. Integraliteit dus.

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