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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…

I'm trying out a new presentation application for my presentation in Bremerton - Sway, a web-native show that pulls together images, stories and embedded code in one spot.

Here's the Sway version of my presentation: https://sway.com/JBEaeBrIQW4qBvFE

We have all experienced the unprecedented pace of technological change spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Everything from videoconferencing, to remote access, to Washingtonian's expectations for online services has changed dramatically. The velocity at which this transformation is occurring, if anything, will likely increase.

Which brings me to my question for today: Are the…

Online shopping continues to grow, now representing more than half of all purchases during the holidays.

Unfortunately, hackers are taking advantage of this trend and victimizing shoppers.

Being aware of the risks and knowing how to take appropriate action is important. One wrong click while shopping online this holiday season could make you vulnerable to hackers wanting to…

For National Library Week I'm dropping in at libraries near my meetings to try transform my work environment. Today I'm working from the Seattle Public Library's Northgate branch, following a morning meeting with the Office of the Education Ombuds.

The Education Ombuds helps families (over a thousand a year) navigate issues in the education system. Like most of WA government they…