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Microsoft Azure Enables NIST CSF Compliance: Detect Function
Today, as part of our ongoing support of the Cybersecurity Executive Order, I am pleased to announce the third release in a series of documents on enabling compliance with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) through Microsoft Azure services. This release specifically outlines how to implement the Detect function requirements using the services offered by Azure. The whitepaper is available on the Service Trust Portal under "Compliance Guides." We will publish a similar guide for the remaining CSF Function areas in the coming weeks. Microsoft is committed to assisting our Federal customers, who must comply with...
General availability of Storage Service Encryption and “Secure transfer required”
*Today, we are excited to announce the general availability of Storage Service Encryption for Azure Files Storage, as well as the "Secure transfer required" feature now being supported in the Azure Government Storage account. Storage Service Encryption for Azure File Storage Azure File Storage is a fully managed service providing distributed and cross platform storage. IT organizations can lift and shift on premises file shares to the cloud using Azure Files, by simply pointing the applications to Azure file share path. Thus, agencies can start leveraging cloud without having to incur development costs to adopt c...
Azure Cyber Analytics Program for Power and Utilities Partners
Microsoft is deeply aware of the importance of cybersecurity for companies supporting the electric grid and is committed to helping partners and customers secure their nations' most critical of critical infrastructure. In furtherance of this commitment, we are announcing a cyber program: "Microsoft Azure Certified Elite Partner Program for Cyber Analytics in Power and Utilities". Microsoft has invested deeply in tools, analytics, cyber intelligence, and services for our own Cloud, and we believe it is imperative we engage customers to put these capabilities to work for them as well. While we are beginning this p...
Announcing the Cognitive Services White Glove Program for All Azure Government Customers
Earlier this year we announced the initial release and public preview of Cognitive Services in Azure Government. From talking with you, we understand that building Artificial Intelligence in your application has proved to be a daunting task, but we're now here to help! Azure Government is expanding the Cognitive Services public preview with the launch of Cognitive Services White Glove Program. This program will provide direct assistance from The White Glove Program includes three main stages- Envision, Onboard and Scale. More details of each stage are listed below: Each custome...
Join us: Advancing Digital Government in the Cloud — July 26
It's no secret that cloud computing empowers organizations to deliver better government. While cloud adoption is still in early stages, how to take advantage of new technologies is at the forefront of every government IT department. Hear from government and industry IT leaders who are paving the way to advance digital government at the Microsoft Azure Gov DC Meetup, Wednesday, July 26, at 1776 in Washington, DC. Please check out our agenda and RSVP to join us for this content-packed and interactive Meetup featuring forward-thinking IT leaders who will present: 82 Days: How SBA Went from Cloud Launch to ATO i...
Florida finalizes CJIS Technical Audit on Microsoft Government Cloud Services
The audit is to ensure compliance with the FBI Criminal Justice Services Security Policy At Microsoft, we consider compliance a commitment, not a checkbox. As part of that commitment, we seek opportunities to collaborate with the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) regulators and our customers on our approach to compliance, our commitment to Justice and Public Safety and how we design and operate our Government Cloud Services. Equally as important is Microsoft's commitment to transparency in detailing the applicable controls are in place to meet (or exceed) the requirements outlined in the 13 Areas o...
What does it take to migrate to Azure Government?
In this episode of the Azure Government video series, Steve Michelotti talks with Scott Gruenemeier about what it takes to migrate to Azure Government. Scott draws upon his vast experience working directly with customers to clearly articulate the most important steps for getting started with your cloud migration. Steve and Scott discuss the types of workloads that are best suited to start your cloud journey as well as many of the most useful services available on Azure Government today. Scott also touches on several aspects of resiliency in the cloud and shares his thoughts as to why Digital Transformation is ine...
Azure Media Analytics Now Available on Azure Government
We are pleased to announce the General Availability of Azure Media Analytics on Azure Government. Azure Media Analytics is built on top of Azure Media Services, and provides a host of extremely compelling features that enable a wide range of government scenarios. Examples of just some of the scenarios that Azure Media Analytics enables are: Azure Media Analytics technology leverages a collection of powerful processors for specific areas of functionality. These processors can be used either by themselves, or in conjunction with other processors to create custom workflows for your mission's vid...
Microsoft Azure Enables NIST CSF Compliance: Protect Function
Today, as part of our ongoing support of the Cybersecurity Executive Order, I am pleased to announce the second release in a series of documents on enabling compliance with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) through Microsoft Azure services. This release specifically outlines how to implement the Protect function requirements using the services offered by Azure. Protections outlined include the CSF categories for access control, data protection, and maintenance. The Whitepaper is available on the Service Trust Portal under "Compliance Guides". We will publish a similar guide for each of the remaining CSF Fu...