Announcements

"​Avoid the Hook: The Many Faces of Social Engineering" with Christopher Allen, Director, Kentucky Intelligence Fusion Center, Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. Learn about the various types of social engineering, how they work, and why they're so effective. ​​

​Join David Carter, COT Deputy Chief Information Officer and Bob Brooks, COT Deputy Information Security Officer to discover "What is Cybersecurity?"​

​“​​​​Join the Commonwealth Office of Technology in celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month! In October 2025, the COT welcomes state staff to join us in this four-part engagement to elevate our perception and understanding of cybersecurity.”​​​​

​​​The Division of ​Governance and Strategy, Office of Architecture and Governance​ within COT is accepting applications for a Division Director.​​​

​​The Division of Geographic Information, Office of Architecture and Governance within COT is accepting applications for an Assistant Director II.​

​This position is with the Asset Management Branch within the Division of Support Services, Office of Client Support Services​ of the Commonwealth Office of Technology​​​

​​Jim Barnhart has been named the Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth Office of Technology.​​​

​This position is with the Change Management Branch within the Division of Governance and Strategy, Office of Architecture and Governance of the Commonwealth Office of Technology.​​​

The Commonwealth Office Of Technology is advertising an Executive Director position to serve as the state's chief information officer. ​​Applications are due prior to ​7 p.m. (EST) on January 9. ​

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is coming to a close. However, videos of each weekly presentation are available within the website pages for the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer. ​​​

​During the recent KAMP Conference in October, staff of the Division of Geographic Information ​not only presented, but also received an individual and a group program award.

Join COT in congratulating the accomplishments of the DGI office and its impact to our Commonwealth.

​​​​Thursday, October 24, state employees ​have an opportunity to hear from Julius Gamble with the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. His presentation is on "reducing the risk of attack on cyber and physical infrastructure for state government."​​

​On Thursday, October 17, state employees can register for the presentation by Patterson Cake who will discuss the "Major Threat Actors for Government Agencies." ​​

​​On October 10, state employees have an opportunity to participate in ​​a presentation by Bridget Bean. The presentation will discuss the best practices for increasing communication and collaboration regarding cybersecurity between government agencies.​

​​​During October, the Commonwealth Office of Technology ​will offer several ways for state employees to engage in a variety of cybersecurity events.

On October 3, state employees are encouraged to sign up to hear from John Wagnon, Fortinet, on the "Secrets of a Successful Cybersecurity Defense."​

​The Commonwealth Office of Technology is hiring for a systems consultant IT position. Submit an application prior to October 4.

Rates for COT services have been updated and are effective July 1, 2024 until June 30, 2026. ​

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COT offers technical guidance and information to assist your agency in complying with Meeting Protocols for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).  On-line meeting software is a platform of web-based intuitive products and COT has a few recommendations to help you select what will fit your conferencing needs.​​

The Commonwealth Office of Technology is launching Security Watch. Through Security Watch, state government staff can submit cybersecurity suggestions.  The email address for your input is COTSecurityWatch@ky.gov​. ​

Know of a COT team member that has gone above and beyond in the area of teamwork, business accomplishments, or customer service?  Nominate an individual or team deserving of this stellar recognition by completing our COT Employee of the Month nomination form​.​​