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A comprehensive cloud security approach for state and local governments

Google Public Sector

While the digitization of government services and operations has helped enhance the constituent experience, it has also increased the cyber threat surface for governments of all sizes. In 2020, 79 ransomware attacks hit government organizations, amounting to nearly $19 billion in downtime and recovery costs 1.

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4 steps to launching a successful data literacy program for public sector employees

AWS Public Sector Blog

Investing in data literacy training benefits both organizations and employees. According to a 2022 AWS and Gallup Global Digital Skills Study , 72% of workers with advanced digital skills express high job satisfaction, compared to 43% of those with basic skills. A 2022 NewVantage Partners executive survey revealed that just 19.3%