AWS re:Invent 2017

When you move Windows workloads to AWS, it is important to have an Active Directory in the cloud to support group policy management, authentication, and authorization. This session is a deep dive on AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory, also known as AWS Managed Microsoft Active Directory (AD). We cover how the service operates in support of stand-alone directory and trust-based federation use cases. Topics include features that enable you to migrate a broad range of applications to AWS, how to use SaaS applications, such as Office 365, when managing users in AWS Managed Microsoft AD, how to secure trusts when federating to on-premises Active Directory, and security features to help you with your corporate security policies and compliance.

Many enterprises choosing to adopt Office 365 for business productivity continue to use Amazon EC2 instances to run Microsoft workloads that require highly advanced functionality and customization. In addition, many enterprise deployments of Office 365 have requirements to manage and synchronize user profiles to Office 365, such as restricting user access and providing secure mobile access. They leverage AWS for these components. In this session, you learn how to architect a solution that benefits from the scalability and agility of AWS while maintaining an investment in Office 365 productivity. We discuss the Office 365 services most commonly deployed to AWS to meet these requirements and show how to connect AWS to Azure AD to ensure a globally consistent set of access policies.

In this session, you will learn from AWS customers who are developing curriculum and training programs to build tech talent of the future. Come hear from Digital Divide Data about their work alongside AWS and the National Museum Kenya. Listen to their story of how they virtually captured one of the largest collections or archeology and paleontology in 3D digital imagery, while simultaneously empowering young adults with skills in digitalization, cloud services, mobile technologies, and database administration. Santa Monica College also joins the discussion with insight into the increasing importance of new technology, IT training resources, and knowledge sharing. Explore how to build a cloud-based curriculum, as well as how to expand your pool of applicants in ways beyond traditional recruiting methods.

Emergencies happen with no notice, whether with weather-related events or man-made incidents. Countless lives can be saved not only by predicting disastrous events but also by reacting quickly and effectively.  In this session, you will discover how organizations are using AWS capabilities to predict and respond to emergencies around the world. StormSense, a project led by City of Virginia Beach enhances the capability of VA Beach and the neighboring communities of Hampton Roads, VA to predict coastal flooding resulting from storm surge, rain, and tides in ways that are replicable, scalable, measurable, and make a difference worldwide. LiveSafe, A communications platform to improve safety and prevention efforts - puts a mobile security system in the hands of everyone in organization, deputizing employees so they can feel involved and empowered to do something when they see something. LiveSafe's cloud-based command dashboard receives tips in real time and allows security officials to respond via secure live chat.

AWS GovCloud (US) is an isolated AWS Region designed to help US government agencies and highly regulated organizations meet their compliance needs, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). AWS GovCloud (US) makes it safe and easy to move sensitive data and regulated IT workloads to the cloud, through its adherence to numerous compliance and regulatory requirements. Join us to learn about AWS GovCloud (US) and how AWS can do the heavy lifting for your government agency or regulated enterprise.

Explore how education can create equitable learning experiences in the era of bring-your-own-device and Google Chromebooks, by delivering Microsoft Windows applications to students with Amazon WorkSpaces and Amazon AppStream 2.0. We discuss how students of all ages can use design applications, business intelligence tools, technical programs, and even desktop games such as Minecraft as part of their class curriculum, and still have a unified end-user experience, regardless of the hardware they are using. We dive into the steps for setting up WorkSpaces and AppStream 2.0 within a classroom, choosing the right option for your school, connecting existing storage and identity, enabling applications for students, and managing costs.

Join AWS in examining governance and compliance designs aimed at helping organizations meet HIPAA and HITRUST standards. Learn how to better validate and document your compliance, expedite access to AWS compliance accelerators, and discover new ways to use AWS native features to monitor and control your accounts. This session is for a technical audience seeking to dive deep into the AWS service offerings, console, and API.

FedRAMP introduced an expedited version of its authorization process called FedRAMP Accelerated. The US General Services Administration used this redesign to advance cloud.gov, which runs on AWS GovCloud (US).  With cloud.gov, government agencies can quickly deploy applications including highly sensitive workloads that comply with federal policies; run scalable cloud-native applications; try experiments: build and test prototypes without adding extra expense; and shorten the path to Authority to Operate (ATO) for applications hosted on cloud.gov. We'll take a deeper dive into this last one to discuss concrete steps for how developers can approach the Assessment and Authorization process, the use of DevOps and agile methodologies, and the role of security automation to speed ATO.

This panel focuses on the racial digital divide. Panelists discuss the pipeline, recruiting, hiring, and retention—and share stories on what it means to be underrepresented in this industry. They also discuss strategies for overcoming both microaggressions and systemic challenges.

Join senior leadership from AWS as they introduce some of the most innovative women in fashion, philanthropy, and technology, who have gender equity at the center of their work. In this series of rapid talks, you get a front row seat to the world's leading, and up-and-coming women in tech.