New York State Office of Information Technology Services

ITS recognizes employees who reach a specific career milestone each month. This July, 32 ITS employees achieved career milestones of 10, 15, 20, 25, and 45 years of service. Next month, ITS will recognize employees who reached milestones in August!

On System Administrator Appreciation Day, ITS thanks those professionals who are essential to keeping New York’s digital infrastructure operational and running efficiently.

During emergencies and large-scale statewide events, the New York State Emergency Operations Center is activated, and this summer it was activated for 41 consecutive days. On this episode of the IT’S a Tech Podcast, Scott Kislowski, Director of Operations & Emergency Management, and Mitch Dolan, Agency Emergency Management Coordinator, share tales from the recent EOC activation, including how ITS works 24/7 to help keep New Yorkers safe. https://on.ny.gov/its-pod-18

Michele Bruno, Accessibility Team Lead; Marcy Stevens, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer; Jenson Jacob, Executive Deputy Chief Information Officer; and Tito Panicker, Incoming Chief Technology Officer are ready to hone their professional skills and learn the latest best practices and technology solutions for making government work better for New Yorkers at the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) Leadership Summit!

The Open NY Quarterly Report for July 2026 is live. This past quarter, 47 new data catalog items were published, for a total of 2,200 catalog items available: https://on.ny.gov/nydata72026

Ransomware is a type of malware that attempts to deny access to a user’s data until a ransom is paid, usually by encrypting the data with a key known only to the hacker. Use these easy tips to prevent a ransomware attack.

Learn more: https://its.ny.gov/ransomware

Don’t get hooked by phishing scams this ! Shark week is a fantastic time to explore the world of these cartilaginous fish! As you’re doing deep dives and watching documentaries, be aware that cyberattacks ramp up during popular events due to increased online activity, emotional engagement and distraction from normal security habits.
Learn more about keeping your data safe from phishing: https://its.ny.gov/phishing

Traveling? Bad actors can use unsecured Wi-Fi networks to gain access to personal data. Only use secure Wi-Fi networks when in a public setting.

Social media can keep people connected, but it can also unintentionally connect people to cybercriminals. In this month’s Cybersecurity Newsletter, follow a few simple tips to put online safety above the algorithm, avoid scams and stay safe on social media. https://its.ny.gov/news/above-algorithm-social-media-safety-and-scams

July is National Parks and Recreation Month! Celebrate by exploring the beautiful parks and historic sites in New York State. The NYS Parks Explorer app, developed by ITS, provides quick access to park information including directions, hours, trail maps, events and more. Download the app today! parks.ny.gov/explorer-app