Texas is one of twenty-eight states that participate in the U.S Cyber FastTrack Competition through a partnership between the Texas Department of Information Resources and the SANS Technology Institute.
Girls Go CyberStart 2019 Registration is now open!
The program, designed for young women in grades 9-12, focuses on expanding horizons through a series of games and challenges all geared toward the cybersecurity field.
Ransomware Attack Hits Texas Government Entities
AUSTIN - The Department of Information Resources (DIR) is leading the response to a coordinated ransomware attack that has impacted at least twenty local government entities across Texas.
Tableau Software now available under bulk purchase agreement
Tableau is business intelligence software that helps government see and understand their data, and with the capability to combine multiple views of data to gain richer insight.
Texas Department of Information Resources' Manager Receives State Technology Innovator Award
The State Technology Innovator Award award recognizes outstanding individual contributions to advance state technology through promotion of best practices, adoption of new technologies, and advancements in service delivery.
Texas Releases 2020-2024 State Strategic Plan for Information Resources
Proper planning and resource management can help information technology leaders prepare for and take full advantage of the future of technology statewide.
Texas State Agencies Should Use Caution in Accepting Free Trials
The internet and social media offer a steady flow of "free trial" products and services which may indeed offer a valid no-cost no-commitment opportunity to test products and services, however Texas state agency employees must be aware of potential
Update on Texas Local Government Ransomware Attack
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In the early morning hours of August 16, 2019, more than 20 entities in Texas reported a ransomware attack. The majority of these entities were smaller local governments.