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…
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…
IT professionals and technology leaders across Washington state are invited to attend the upcoming Washington State IT Industry Forum & Modernization Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Martin’s University in Lacey.
This is your opportunity to help shape the future of technology in Washington. With aging systems and growing demands, the state needs…
During a recent panel discussion hosted by RouteFifty, Zack Hudgins, a Privacy Manager for WaTech’s Office of Privacy and Data Protection, highlighted the State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program’s (SLCGP) important role in addressing the state’s cybersecurity challenges.
The grant program, he said, has helped bolster cybersecurity defenses across the state. He noted the state’s…
