More than 60 people from state agencies and local governments across Washington attended two workshops at 1500 Jefferson St. on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24 to collaborate on a new enterprise IT Security Strategy for the state.
Bill Kehoe, WaTech’s director and the state Chief Information Officer, told attendees “what you are doing today is so important for…
Washington state earned an A-grade and won first place in Data Governance and Use in the Center for Digital Government's (CDG) 2024 Digital States Survey.
The biennial evaluation assesses the technology practices of all 50 states, and Washington's top-tier performance reflects its commitment to leveraging technology for effective service delivery.
“I am incredibly proud of the…
At the Washington State IT Industry Forum & Modernization Summit held at St. Martin’s University on Sept. 25, Bill Kehoe, WaTech’s director and the state Chief Information Officer, shared his vision for the future of technology modernization in state government.
He underscored a fundamental shift in…
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. WaTech's Office of Cybersecurity has several fun events planned to help you stay safe online, and protect information entrusted to the state from cyber threats.
Activities will include an in-person escape room an online quiz game and a IT Security "Clue" game. In addition, there will be weekly presentations by cybersecurity and…
WaTech is pleased to announce that State Chief Technology Officer Nick Stowe was recently honored with the Outstanding Leadership Award in Washington state government.
“Your contributions to public service are very impressive,” Gov. Jay Inslee said. “Your dedication, hard work and focus on results have made a significant difference in state government.”
The annual award…
