WaTech in the News

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Hacktober campaign!

Thousands of state employees took part in WaTech's fourth annual Hacktober campaign, organized by the state Office of Cybersecurity (OCS). This year's campaign included a new online quiz, an improved cybersecurity escape room, a "careless cube" (outside the escape room) and a series of presentations all aimed at…

2016 IT Security Reporting - INSTRUCTIONS - Deadline is Friday, September 30, 2016! Required Information

For 2016, agencies are required to provide the following:

Attestation that your agency has an IT Security Program in place and that you are in compliance with all components of state IT Security Standards 141.10, or that you are in compliance except for…

Here are technology-related bills to watch through this week.

Go to https://app.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/ to track activities on any bill.

Meeting Schedules for February 10, 2015

General Government & Information Technology - 2/10/2015 3:30:00 PM Full Committee House Hearing Rm C John L. O'Brien Building Olympia, WA 98504

Potential…

Dear Washingtonians,

I want to update you on new legislation, recently signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee, that takes an important step in creating a unified approach to cybersecurity in state government.

Senate Bill 5432 establishes the state Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) as the state's lead organization in combatting cyber threats and creates a clear mandate for the…

Summer is here and many travelers are busy packing cell phones, tablets and other connected devices into their luggage along with sunscreen and books.

Please keep in mind that cyber criminals are waiting for you to go on vacation as well.

They troll social media sites to learn who is traveling and have left their home unoccupied. They also tap public Wi-Fi networks to steal…