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May 2025
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Upcoming Events
Oregon Geographic Information Council (OGIC) Meeting
July 30, 2025
Electronic Government Portal Advisory Board (EPAB) Meeting
May 15, 2025
CIO Awards Ceremony
June 4, 2025
Oregon Cybersecurity Summit
Sept. 24, 2025
About EIS
Enterprise Information Services ensures accessible, reliable and secure state technology systems that equitably serve Oregonians.
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State Chief Information Officer Terrence Woods Delivers Opening Remarks
The 15th Annual Oregon Digital Government Summit was held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Salem Convention Center bringing together public sector leaders and technology professionals for discussions, peer networking, and insights to improve the future of government together.
The event was kicked off with opening remarks by the Oregon State Chief Information Officer (CIO) Terrence Woods who discussed the importance of teamwork and a collaborative spirit. The keynote speaker, Shawnee Delaney, founder and CEO of Vaillance Group, then shared a presentation on The Art of Espionage: Understanding the Fundamentals of Spycraft.
The key themes this year were centered around Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Cloud Potential, Accessibility, Cybersecurity, and Building a Future-Ready Workforce.
The event was hosted by Government Technology who is now preparing for the upcoming Oregon Cybersecurity Summit held in September.
State CIO Terrence Woods and State Representative Daniel Nguyen
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Intune for Mobile Devices Complete
The Cyber Security Services (CSS) Enterprise Mobile Security project successfully implemented Microsoft Intune to Executive Branch agencies, boards, and commissions (EBA’s).
The project significantly transformed the state's enterprise environment by enhancing security, transparency, and operational efficiency.
Prior to the project, mobile device management had no unified approach, resulting in limited visibility, varied security postures, and increased vulnerabilities.
Post-implementation, we achieved a secure, standardized state for mobile device management, ensuring safety and ease of management across all EBA’s and were able to maintain a balance between security requirements and usability.
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M365 Hub Site Redesign
Enterprise Information Services is redesigning the Microsoft 365 (M365) Hub site to better align with the applications and services they support. This will include adding more site pages to help customers find additional resources and the relevant information they are looking for.
Starting April 3, 2025, new pages were being actively launched on a weekly basis. The new pages and content are launched in order of greatest importance based on feedback received.
Feedback is being accepted during the redesign phase, and the latest page launches can be found in the weekly News Hub posts.
"Your experience is our priority, and we are committed to keeping you informed about ongoing developments."
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Build Strong Passphrases for a Secure Oregon
Safeguard Oregon’s systems with a powerful passphrase!
Create one at least 15 characters long, using uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and a special character (e.g., @, #, $). Steer clear of dictionary words, common names, or your login ID—try something unique like “WallowaInOregon#1887”.
Refresh the passphrase every 60 days and avoid reusing passwords for 24 generations (6 months on some systems). Choose a passphrase that’s easy to recall but tough to crack for maximum security.
Learn more with optional training, “Join the Craze of the Passphrase,” at https://training.knowbe4.com/.
For additional details on password requirements, see the Statewide Information Technology (IT) Control Standards. Keep Oregon secure, team!
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Top 50 Data and Analytics Award
Michael Woodford, Chief Data Officer for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), is recognized as a Top 50 Data and Analytics Professional.
The OnCon Icon Awards recognize the top data and analytics professionals in the entire world.
Woodford is recognized for making considerable impact on his organization, strong contributions to the community through leadership, being innovative in his role and exhibiting exceptional leadership.
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May is Wildfire Awareness Month
National Wildfire Awareness Month is a month-long effort for communities to set focus on taking proactive steps and emphasizes preparedness and prevention.
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Fire Cache, which is where the critical supplies and equipment are held, was host to a briefing May 7, 2025, with agency leaders who manage wildfires and conflagration declarations and Governor Kotek.
Oregonians can work to be prepared, starting with the small things can have a large impact.
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Data Sharing Pilot (EMOU) Update
The goal of the Data Sharing Pilot project is to establish a collaborative data framework that enables agencies to share and use data to improve services.
This month, the Governor’s Office received the latest update on the Data Sharing Pilot, outlining highlights, progress, current status, and key lessons learned following the successful completion of Phase 1 and the ongoing Phase 2 work to define use cases.
By fostering meaningful connections across agencies, the pilot accelerates data governance, promotes problem-solving, and builds a collaborative data culture.
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 As an enhancement to the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) user experience, Single Sign On (SSO) for PPM went live on May 16.
SSO is a simple way to authenticate users because they can log in directly to PPM without requiring a username and password.
Watch your email for more project updates. Single Sign On saves you time and effort by eliminating the need to remember and enter multiple logins...and no more PPM passwords!
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 The PPMuX project go-live is just around the corner! It’s now time to train all PPM users to successfully transition from the Classic to the Modern environment.
PPMuX training is highly recommended for all PPM users and will include modules tailored for the skills needed by different users. Training schedule details will come via email.
The PPM User Experience Team will be available throughout the training process via scheduled office hours, the PPM Info mailbox, and Q&A sessions during and following training.
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EIS Ambassadors of Public Service Honored at Governor's Reception
As part of Public Service Recognition Week, three EIS staff were nominated as Public Service Ambassadors, embracing this year's theme of "Empowering Innovation", being recognized for focusing on the possibilities, rather than the limitations with a mindset that anything is achievable!
Public Service Ambassadors were invited to attend a reception with Governor Tina Kotek at Mahonia Hall on Thursday, May 8.
EIS Ambassadors are Jennifer Hannan, a Senior IT Portfolio Manager, Hope Hiebert, Communications Director, and Brian Fahey, an Enterprise Business Intelligence Developer.
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International Student Scholars Visit
On April 30, Portland State University (PSU) faculty and students from the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) Professional Training Program visited with staff from Enterprise Information Services Data Governance and Transparency Program.
The visiting student scholars from Seoul, South Korea, aimed to learn more about how the State of Oregon is gathering, managing, and utilizing data and to share an overview of Open Data in Seoul. The students research topics are in Big Data Analysis and AI, and Urban Public Culture Policies and Museum Management.
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