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Recent News About Texas Department of Information Resources
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Cybersecurity tips shared by DIR for safe remote working
One of the key defenses against online threats for remote workers is keeping devices updated. This includes installing the latest security patches and updating web browsers, security software, and operating systems. Employees should check with their IT departments to ensure alignment with organizational patch management policies.
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DIR stresses importance of cybersecurity in digital age
The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) has reiterated its commitment to maintaining robust cybersecurity in an increasingly digital world.
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Texas Department highlights importance of cybersecurity in digital age
In the current digital era, cybersecurity has become a crucial concern for individuals, businesses, and government entities. The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) emphasizes the importance of safeguarding data and infrastructure as cyber threats continue to evolve.
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Texas publishes model policy on banned apps including TikTok
SB 1893 created Government Code Chapter 620, requiring state agencies, the judicial branch, and local government entities, including cities, counties, and special purpose districts, to ban “covered applications”—which includes the social media service TikTok and any applications or services developed by the Chinese technology company ByteDance. It also directed the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and the Texas Department of Public Safety to develop a model policy for the prohibition of covered applications.
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Eligibility for DIR's technology offerings outlined
State agencies, institutions of higher education, K-12 schools, local governments, public safety organizations, out-of-state public entities, independent utilities certified for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power region, and assistance organizations are among those eligible to benefit from the Department of Information Resources' (DIR) offerings.
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Texas agencies tackle global outage caused by third-party network
The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is collaborating with state agencies to address outages stemming from a technical issue with CrowdStrike. The problem has caused global computer disruptions affecting multiple industries. According to CrowdStrike, this incident is not a security breach or cyberattack but rather due to a defect in a content update for Windows hosts.
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DIR Posts a Pre-Solicitation for Public Cloud Manager (PCM)
The Department of Information Resources (DIR) has announced its intention to release a Request for Offer (RFO) for a Public Cloud Manager (PCM) to provide implementation, management, and support of the Public Cloud Services offering for DIR customers. This announcement was made through a Pre-solicitation Notice, which serves as a preliminary notification to the vendor community.In the notice, DIR encourages vendors to keep an eye on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Schedule of Solicitation Opportunities on the Selling Through DIR page for future updates...