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…
RCW 19.360 authorizes state agencies to use electronic signatures to conduct their business unless otherwise prohibited. However, the decision to use or rely on electronic signatures is one that each agency must make on their own, based on a business assessment and risk analysis.
To support state agencies in their evaluations, Electronic Signature Guidelines have been published…
The State Auditor does a lot more than just audit state agencies. They are also the steward of the uniform chart of accounts - a shared standard on reporting basic financials that makes it possible to compare and explore the financials of all kinds of communities in the state.
You can run reports from this cool database query page: LGFRS
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…
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…
