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DIR News Sep 30, 2021

Governor Abbott Appoints DIR Director of Strategic Digital Services to Work Group on Blockchain Matters

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed DIR Director of Strategic Digital Services, Jennifer Buaas to the Work Group on Blockchain Matters. The work group will develop a master plan for the expansion of the blockchain industry in Texas and recommend policies and state investments in connection with blockchain technology.

Cybersecurity News Aug 29, 2021

State Certified Cybersecurity Training Programs


Cybersecurity News Aug 28, 2021

DIR Releases Updated Criteria for Cybersecurity Training Program Certification

The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) has released new criteria that will be used to certify cybersecurity training programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 (September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022).

DIR News Jan 3, 2022

DIR Director of Program Development Awarded Outstanding Women in Texas Government Award

AUSTIN--- The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is proud to announce that DIR's Director of Program Development, Endi Silva, received the Rising Star award from the State Agency Council to the Governor's Commission for Women.

DIR News Aug 28, 2021

DIR Chief Technology Officer and State of Texas Deputy Chief Information Officer Recognized by National Association of State Technology Directors

John Hoffman was recognized with an Honorary Life Membership by the National Association of State Technology Directors (NASTD) at the annual conference on August 25, 2021.

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