Stay Safe Online with Security Tips from Colorado’s New CISO
Did you know that 99% of all cyberattacks require someone to open a file, click a link or carry out some other action?
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Check Out the Award-Winning myColorado™ App!
Whether you’re looking to access secure and convenient state services or show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, the myColorado™ app helps you simplify identification…digitally.
The app’s groundbreaking myVaccine Record—developed in close partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)—has been accessed by more than 725,000 Coloradans since the feature’s public launch in August 2021. It was also recently selected as the 2022 Colorado Technology Association APEX Awards' Tech Project of the Year!
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Leading an important shift to accessible tech
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Cyber scrooges are looking for free gifts this holiday season
You may not feel it yet with all of the warm weather, but the holiday season is fast approaching. As you look for that perfect gift, keep these security tips around phishing, texting and other scams in mind:
2021 is the Year of Civic Tech!
The Colorado Digital Service was an experiment that began with a simple hypothesis; if we could attract tech talent using a “tour of service” model and couple it with modern software delivery practices, like product management and human-centered design, we could help to improve the experience for people engaging with government services.
Don’t Let Grinches Ruin Your Holiday Shopping
The holiday season is often proclaimed the most wonderful time of the year, but it also brings out those who could best be described as follows, and I quote: “Stink, stank, stunk!”
It happens every year: Grinches try to take the joy out of the holidays. With more people shopping online and avoiding malls, email and texting scams are on the rise. In fact, one cyber company cites that the number of shipping-related phishing emails increased 440% in just one month (from October to November)! Here are a few things to watch out for to avoid being scammed:
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is the extra layer of security our customers need in COVID times
Cybercriminals and hackers are eager to acquire online passwords, especially as COVID-19 runs rampant and many organizations are attempting to push the majority of their business operations online. An unprotected password can allow cybercriminals to fraudulently gain access to systems, and the important data stored in those systems. Personally identifiable information (PII) is one type of data cybercriminals are always trying to find.
