In 2024, the Legislature passed SHB 1947, which eliminated the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and incorporated all duties and responsibilities to Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech), as well as renamed the agency from Consolidated Technology Services (CTS) to WaTech. Previous references to the OCIO or CTS should be understood to refer to WaTech.
The bad guys are getting better at what they do and becoming harder to detect. They also have a lot more ways to attack given the growth of connected devices, ranging from your mobile phone to your T.V.
The good news is there are many things you can do both at home and at work to thwart cyber threats. WaTech's Office of Cybersecurity has several fun events planned during Cybersecurity…
Dear Washingtonians!
When watching Super Bowl 2020 earlier this month, I was struck by how Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes took his team from 10 points behind with only nine minutes left to win the game 31-20. It was a masterful performance that exemplified his ability to set emotions aside and do what was needed to defeat his opponent.
I see a commonality…
