The Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbia

If you're looking for a job in #DCtech, check out these DC Gov's job openings: DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency is hiring an IT Specialist Job ID: 28510 Grade: 12 Closes: 12/26/24 DC Department of Motor Vehicles is hiring an IT Specialist (Customer Support) Job ID: 28432 Grade: 11 Closes: 12/28/24 Apply and learn more at: octo.dc.gov/jobs #DCisHiring

Today, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the approval of the District of Columbia’s Digital Equity Capacity grant application. OCTO will be awarded $3.8 million to implement digital equity projects to positively impact the lives of DC’s residents with a focus on Wards 5, 7, and 8 where residents have fewer digital equity resources. Over the coming months, OCTO will share additional information about the funding opportunities available to external partners to support the grant's digital equity efforts.   Stakeholders and residents are encouraged to stay engaged as the District takes this next step in implementing its Digital Equity Plan. View DC's Digital Equity Plan at techtogetherdc.com. Read the press release at https://lnkd.in/ekvjQYMk

While you shop for online deals this Cyber Monday, remember to prioritize cyber safety. Use secure payment methods, shop on trusted websites, and avoid clicking on suspicious links. Let’s keep holiday shopping safe, secure, and stress-free. A few tips... 📲 Before making any online purchases, make sure the device you’re using to shop online is up to date. 💻 Next, look at your accounts and ask, do they each have strong passwords? If multi-factor authentication is available, are you using it? 📲 Check the device’s privacy and security settings to make sure you understand how your information will be used and stored. Also, make sure you’re not sharing more information than you want or need to provide. 💻 Enable automatic software updates where applicable, as running the latest version of software helps ensure the manufacturers are still supporting it and providing the latest patches for vulnerabilities.

Notice of RFI: OCTO is requesting information in conjunction with DC government’s Ward 5 middle mile fiber project for companies (“Contractor”) who could perform a non-personnel services contract. The Ward 5 middle mile fiber project is being constructed using grant funds from the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund (“CPF”).     To view the RFI and the middle mile map, please visit techtogetherdc.com.

DC Compass has been nominated for a Technical.ly 'Product of the Year Award' – but we need your votes! 🗳️🗳️🗳️ Vote for DC Compass at ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e_sGssdb The AI Assistant answers residents' questions & creates maps purely from DC’s Open Data sets. 📊🗺️ To learn more about or try DC Compass, log in with an existing account or create a free account at 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6qJ3Xqr

Who has your data? What are they doing with it? In The Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Government of the District of Columbial's latest OCTOpod episode 'Cybersecurity in the Age of AI' the Chief Information Security Officer for DC Government, Suneel Cherukuri, advises listeners to be careful and conscious in cyberspace. Every system collects data — from the bank account you open to the many services you may access daily on the internet. The episode covers how AI is going to revolutionize how we access systems, connect to our families, how AI will affect our day-to-day lives — and what actions OCTO is taking to learn these AI applications and how the data will be used to protect the residents and government employees of DC. Listen to the full episode here:  🔗 s.dc.gov/OCTOPOD 

The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) is excited to co-host the first-ever DC Digital Government Summit. Washington, DC has been recognized as the top place for careers in tech – and we are eager to showcase our city as a hub for technology and innovation. By bringing together public and private sector tech professionals, we aim to foster collaboration across the technology industry, grow our community, learn from each other, share our successes, and inspire one another to “Unleash the Possible.” 🗓️ Monday, 10/28 📍 Washington Marriott at Metro Center Register 🔗 https://lnkd.in/et9MCQDf

Happy International #Cephalopod Awareness Days 🐙 Sadly, we missed #OctopusDay on Tuesday but today is #KrakenDay so, we'd like to take this moment to celebrate our very own legend the OCTO mascot, Octavia the Octopus!

Congratulations to Stephen Miller on his confirmation as the 7th Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO)! We are enthusiastic about his vision to enhance trust in government, bridge the digital divide, and guarantee that all our residents have equal access to technology – connecting them to the world for employment, education, and countless opportunities. We're also excited to see him tackle new challenges and continue the conversation of using AI responsibly in government. Lastly, we celebrate his goal of continuing to make OCTO the best partner in DC Government and the best place to work in DC.

Weigh in on how DC Government plans to responsibly implement AI. This is your opportunity for DC Government leaders to hear from you and answer your questions. As DC government continues to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of #artificialintelligence, it is important to gather input from our residents regarding how the government plans to use AI responsibly.   Join us at Thursday evening's public listening session 🔗 https://lnkd.in/epPD226n