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2022
10/06/2022 New York State Office of Information Technology Services to Hold Public Hearing on the Use of Biometric Identifying Technology in Schools October 20
10/03/2022 Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Designating October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Highlights Resources for Small Businesses and New Yorkers
09/02/2022 New York State Office of Information Technology Services Launches Kids Safe Poster Contest
07/21/2022 Governor Hochul Announces Launch of $30 Million Shared Services Program to Enhance Cyber Defenses in Counties Across the State
06/27/2022 Governor Hochul Appoints New York State's First Ever Chief Cyber Officer
06/17/2022 Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Modernization Milestone for the New York State Department of Labor
06/07/2022 New York State Recognizes Cyber Security Champion Award Winners
06/07/2022 NYS ITS Announces Chris DeSain Will Serve as NYS Chief Information Security Officer
04/01/2022 New York State Office of Information Technology Services Announces Winners of New York State “Kids Safe Online” Poster Contest
03/22/2022 Governor Hochul Warns Consumers About Scams and Cybersecurity Threats Amid Russian Invasion of Ukraine
03/14/2022 Protect Your Sensitive Information and Tax Refund
03/14/2022 Governor Hochul Announces New Actions to Increase Transparency and Access to Public Records
02/22/2022 Governor Hochul Announces Formation of Joint Security Operations Center to Oversee Cybersecurity Across the State
01/28/2022 Don't Get Scammed: Tips to Secure Your Private Information
2021
12/27/2021 Governor Hochul Announces Excelsior Pass Now Available to Military Veterans Who Received COVID-19 Vaccines in a Veterans Affairs Facility
12/17/2021 New York State Chief Information Security Officer Karen Sorady to Retire After 32 Years of Extraordinary Service
10/20/2021 Governor Hochul Proclaims October 2021 as Cyber Security Awareness Month
10/01/2021 New York State Office of Information Technology Services Launches New York State's Kids Safe Online Poster Contest
06/08/2021 NYS ITS Announces 23rd Annual Cyber Security Conference Begins
06/08/2021 NYS ITS Announces 23rd Annual Cyber Security Conference
05/10/2021 New York State ITS Announces Registration Now Open for NYS Virtual Cyber Security Conference June 8-9
03/17/2021 New York State Office of Information Technology Services Announces Winners of New York State “Kids Safe Online” Poster Contest
03/05/2021 Protect Yourself from Identity Theft During the Tax Season
01/28/2021 Don’t Get Scammed: Tips to Secure Your Private Information
01/28/2021 UPDATED Consumer Alert: The Department of State and Division of Consumer Protection Warn of Email Phishing Scheme
01/07/2021 Consumer Alert: The Division of Consumer Protection Urges New Yorkers to be Aware of COVID-19 Scams Tied to Federal Economic Impact Payments
2020
11/16/2020 New York State Announces New Tool to Help New Yorkers Access Critical Benefits Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
10/02/2020 New York State Proclaims October 2020 as Cyber Security Awareness Month
09/28/2020 ITS Launches 2020 NYS Kids Safe Online Poster Contest
07/27/2020 New York State Announces Progress of Technology SWAT Partnership in Assisting With COVID-19 Pandemic
07/03/2020 Study of Electronic Legal Materials for New York State
06/30/2020 New York State Launches New State Parks Explorer Mobile App for Visitors
05/11/2020 New York State Releases Enhanced Open Data Handbook
04/21/2020 Consumer Alert: The Division of Consumer Protection Urges New Yorkers to be Aware of COVID-19 Scams Tied to Federal Economic Impact Payments
04/20/2020 NYS Department of Labor Launches New Streamlined Application for New Yorkers to Apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Without Having to First Apply for Unemployment Insurance
04/16/2020 Consumer Alert: The Division of Consumer Protection Urges New York Consumers to Protect Themselves When Using Online Video Conferencing Apps
03/18/2020 ESD Announces Call for Applications for Smart Cities Partnership with Israel Innovation Authority
03/13/2020 New York State Digital Service Program Launches at the Digital and Media Services Center
03/06/2020 New York State Office of Information Technology Services Announces Winners of New York State “Kids Safe Online” Poster Contest
02/25/2020 Protect Yourself from Identity Theft During the Tax Season
02/05/2020 New York State Recognized for Leading Geographic Information Systems Critical for Planning, Emergency Response, and Environmental Protection
01/28/2020 Secure Your Sensitive Information
2019
12/27/2019 New York State Unveils 14th Proposal of 2020 State of the State: Increasing Transparency in Healthcare Cost
11/15/2019 New York State Announces Leading Cyber Security Experts Join New York Cyber Security Advisory Board and Directs Renewed Effort To Secure Elections
09/12/2019 ITS Launches 2019 NYS Kids Safe Online Poster Contest
06/05/2019 New York State ITS Recognizes Cyber Security Champion Award Winners
06/04/2019 New York State Announces 22nd Annual Cyber Security Conference Begins in Albany
05/16/2019 NYS Announces Registration Now Open for New York’s Annual Cyber Security Conference June 4-5
04/04/2019 ITS Employees Received 2019 Outstanding IT Manager Awards
04/04/2019 Two NYS IT Leaders Recognized by Government Technology for Outstanding Leadership
04/02/2019 New York State Chief Information Officer Receives 2019 Government Technology Top 25 Doers, Dreamers, Drivers Award
02/27/2019 New York State Office of Information Technology Services Announces Winners of New York State’s “Kids Safe Online” Poster Contest
02/12/2019 OGS & ITS Announce Free Wi-Fi Service Now Available at the Empire State Plaza
02/04/2019 New York State Announces New Online Tool to Help Tenants in Rent Regulated Apartments Quickly Access Necessary Information
01/24/2019 New York State Reminds New Yorkers to Protect Themselves from Cyber Crime in Recognition of Data Privacy Day
2018
12/20/2018 New York State Chief Information Security Officer Receives SANS 2018 Difference Maker Award
11/20/2018 NYS Division of Consumer Protection Reminds New Yorkers to Make Informed Decisions During Holiday Shopping Season
11/19/2018 New York State Parks Introduces Online Empire Pass Renewals at a $10 Savings Now Through March 31, 2019
11/01/2018 NYS Recognized with National Cyber Security Award
10/30/2018 New York State Chief Technology Officer Receives NASCIO 2018 State Technology Innovator Award
10/25/2018 New York Workers' Compensation Board Launches State-of-the-Art Virtual Hearings
09/21/2018 New York State Office of Information Technology Services Among Winners of 2018 Best of New York Awards
09/18/2018 ITS Launches 2018 New York State’s Kids Safe Online Poster Contest
06/26/2018 ITS Collaboration Launches Open FOIL NY Website
06/12/2018 New York State Office of Information Technology Services Recognized as National IT Leader
06/05/2018 New York State Hosts 21st Annual Cyber Security Conference
06/05/2018 New York State Recognizes Cyber Security Champion Award Winners
05/23/2018 NYS CISO Recognized as a 2018 Change Maker
05/14/2018 Press Release for the 21st Annual New York State Cyber Security Conference
03/23/2018 New York State Executive Deputy Chief Information Officer Recognized as One of StateScoop's Top Women in Technology for 2018
03/21/2018 ITS Employees Received 2018 Outstanding IT Manager Awards
03/21/2018 Two NYS Top IT Leaders Recognized by Government Technology for Outstanding Leadership
02/20/2018 ITS Announces Winners of NYS Kids Safe Online Poster Contest
02/05/2018 Register to Vote
01/26/2018 New York State Reminds New Yorkers to Protect Themselves from Cyber Crime in Recognition of Data Privacy Day
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