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Over the last month, we covered 4 simple habits that make a big difference in protecting DC's data:
🔑 Strong authentication
📱 Secure mobile devices
🤝 Careful sharing
🚩 Healthy skepticism
Thank you for doing your part to keep DC Government secure.
#CyberSecureDC
ALT Graphic for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month showing a laptop, smartphone, and browser window with a padlock, all connected by Wi-Fi symbols, with the OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer) logo.
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When in doubt, report it out.
Reporting a false alarm costs nothing. Ignoring a real threat can cost everything. 💸
#CyberSecureDC
ALT Remain skeptical and report" tip card, or a "See Something, Report Something" style graphic.
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If a request feels urgent, unexpected, or just plain odd — trust that instinct. 🚩
Here's what to do:
➡️ Verify the requester's identity through a known contact method
➡️ Don't act on pressure alone
➡️ Report suspicious activity right away
#CyberSecureDC #OCTOSecurity
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Before you hit send, hit pause. 🛑
A few seconds of care keeps sensitive info out of the wrong inbox.
➡️ Double-check recipient emails
➡️ Only share on a need-to-know basis
➡️ Review file-sharing permissions first
#CyberSecureDC #OCTOSecurity
ALT Use care when you share" tip card, or a simple "Check Before You Send" checklist graphic.
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It's #techjobtuesday & #DCisHiring! ✨If you're looking for a job in #DCtech, check out these DC Gov job openings at 📷octo.dc.gov/jobs
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True or false: Leaving your phone on your desk for "just a minute" is safe.
❌ False! Lock it every time, even for a coffee run. 🔒
#CyberSecureDC
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Your phone goes everywhere you go — and so does the data on it.
🛡️📲 Here's how to keep it locked down:
🔒 Never leave devices unattended
🔒 Use a password/PIN with short auto-lock times
🔒 Only download apps from approved app stores
🔒 Keep software up to date
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It's #techjobtuesday & #DCisHiring! ✨If you're looking for a job in #DCtech, check out these DC Gov job openings at 📷octo.dc.gov/jobs
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Quick check-in: do you have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) turned on for your top 3 accounts? 👀
If not, today's the day.
A one-time passcode takes 10 seconds — a compromised account can take weeks to fix.
#CyberSecureDC
ALT National Cybersecurity Awareness Month graphic from DC’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer. Tip 1: Use Strong Authentication.
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we're sharing tips all month long to help you stay safe online.
OCTO tip: strong authentication.
🛡️ Use a unique password for every account
🛡️ Never write down or share it
🛡️ Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication wherever offered
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It's #techjobtuesday & #DCisHiring! ✨If you're looking for a job in #DCtech, check out these DC Gov job openings at 📷octo.dc.gov/jobs
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DC Office of the CTO retweeted
The Mayor’s Office of Racial Equity is proud to announce the launch of the District’s Racial Equity Data Expansion.
In partnership with @OCTODC,the Data Dashboard launch provides clearer insights, stronger data quality, and new ways of understanding racial equity in the District.
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It's #techjobtuesday & #DCisHiring! ✨If you're looking for a job in #DCtech, check out these DC Gov job openings at 📷octo.dc.gov/jobs
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It's #techjobtuesday & #DCisHiring! ✨If you're looking for a job in #DCtech, check out these DC Gov job openings at 📷octo.dc.gov/jobs
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