WaTech in the News

Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) is working to stay ahead of the curve on IT issues and transform the way the state delivers services to Washingtonians by creating a connected government that leaves no community behind.

Many of the efforts well underway in Washington state were also recently identified by the National Association of State Chief Information…

Gov. Jay Inslee’s 2024 supplemental budget, released on Wednesday, Dec. 13, proposed additional funding for WaTech to tackle strategy for artificial intelligence, support technology modernization and implement an electronic health records program.

The governor’s budget will go to the state Legislature for consideration in January.

Here are WaTech’s highlights pulled from the…

Example of spoofed page

Washingtonians who use the SecureAccess Washington (SAW) portal to access state services should be on the lookout for spoofed (fake) internet ads that pretend to be government links to SAW.

WaTech's state Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) has observed fake sponsored ads on search engines with links such as SecureAccess –…

WaTech is excited to announce the completion of its website redesign project, which is aimed at providing an online experience that's easier to navigate, is visually appealing and has relevant and up to date content.

Highlights include:

Fresh and modern design: The updated website has a modern look and feel that is easy to use regardless of device, ensuring seamless access on…

We want to thank everyone who took part in this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month Campaign during October. Nearly 1,000 state employees participated, attending about 2.5 events each on average.

They had a lot of activities to go to, including an in-person escape room, online quiz games and more than a dozen presentations by cybersecurity and privacy experts.

The Washington…