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Washingtonians who use the SecureAccess Washington (SAW) portal to access state services should be on the lookout for spoofed (fake) internet ads that pretend to be government links to SAW.
WaTech's state Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) has observed fake sponsored ads on search engines with links such as SecureAccess – Washington and…
WaTech is excited to announce the completion of its website redesign project, which is aimed at providing an online experience that's easier to navigate, is visually appealing and has relevant and up to date content.
Highlights include:
Fresh and modern design: The updated website has a modern look and feel that is easy to use regardless of device, ensuring seamless access on your…We want to thank everyone who took part in this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month Campaign during October. Nearly 1,000 state employees participated, attending about 2.5 events each on average.
They had a lot of activities to go to, including an in-person escape room, online quiz games and more than a dozen presentations by cybersecurity and privacy experts.
The Washington…
Katy Ruckle, WaTech’s state Chief Privacy Officer, has received the Governor's Outstanding Leadership Award.
Katy recently attended an award ceremony where she was honored along with 20 other state managers recognized for their work.
Gov. Jay Inslee, in a letter to Katy congratulating her on the award, noted: “Outstanding leaders are invaluable…
Our state government IT systems are over-reliant on technology that represent Model T's in an age of electric cars and self-landing rockets. As a result, the delivery of state services today isn't much different than it was decades ago. Accessing them often requires navigating multiple agency websites and filling out forms, over and over.
What if…