Each quarter, OIT recognizes employees who are living the values of integrity, teamwork, innovation and service. OIT Stories shine a light on the great work they do to help Coloradans, state agencies, partners, and their teammates.
In November 2024, the State of Colorado began developing a first-of-its-kind Energy Assistance and Equipment Incentive Screener Tool to take the guesswork out of navigating 500 different state and federal programs.
Data Privacy Week, which took place January 27–31, 2025, is a yearly initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of personal data protection. Celebrated worldwide in the final week of January, it aims to educate individuals and organizations about their data rights, emphasize the need for secure information management, and promote responsible data practices.
We’re entering the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re planning to shop online for the holidays, remember that scammers are always finding new ways to take advantage of the season’s hustle and bustle.
The OIT Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team is excited to announce the launch of the State of Colorado GeoPortal, a powerful new platform designed to streamline access and sharing of maps and GIS data across state agencies.
Have you ever received a text message from a bank or delivery service asking for personal information or to click on a link? Well, you might have been smashed! Smishing is a form of social engineering that uses text messages (SMS) to trick you into giving up personal data or clicking on malicious links.
In 2023, a cybersecurity resiliency audit of the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) was conducted for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2022.
Rus Pascual and his wife were looking for something more than the city life they had come to know in Chicago, where they had been their whole lives. They weren’t sure what that meant at first, but it clicked when they visited Colorado—friendly and welcoming people, eclectic communities, and of course, the humbling beauty of the mountains.
Have you thought about your online data recently? We’re talking about data that includes your interests and purchases to your online behavior, which is collected by websites, apps, devices, services and companies from all around the world. This data can also include information about your physical self, like health data. Think about your smartwatch, which tracks, stores and transmits complex data about you as the wearer, including your steps taken in a day, body composition and possibly even spotting potential medical conditions. Own a Smart TV or a Smart Appliance?
According to a recent market research report, 67% of consumers say they plan to do at least 40% of their shopping online. The holidays can be frantic finding that perfect gift for everyone on your list, but there's no reason to let your guard down.
Follow these easy tips for shopping safely online: