OCTOBER 2026

EIS Digest

News, resources, and opportunities to help Oregon's public-sector technology community stay informed and connected. 

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Upcoming events

OCTOBER 27-28

State of Oregon Data Equity Summit ● Virtual

Oregon Geographic Information Council Meeting ● In Person and Virtual ● ODEM 3930 Fairview Industrial Drive SE Room 147, Salem, OR

Vendor Day ● Confirmed Registration Required ● Salem, OR

NOVEMBER 19

Electronic Government Portal Advisory Board Meeting ● Virtual

FEATURED

Vendor Day

Technology providers may request to attend the November 17 event. Vendor Day is an informational, structured engagement opportunity and space is limited; submitting a request does not confirm attendance or an appointment. For the morning topical session, hear directly from EIS leadership on the topic of "AI Defense Tools, Identity Management and Cyber Incident Case Management Tools" and take part in a question-and-answer session. For the afternoon session, technology vendors can request a short meeting with an EIS technical or business area.

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AROUND OREGON

In brief

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The threat landscape of cybersecurity continues to evolve rapidly and cyber threats are increasingly targeting people, identities, and trusted partners. Below are some current stats:

• Identity is still the leading method of initial access for intrusions accounting for 65%. With 33% using social engineering techniques, 21% from credential misuse and brute force, and 11% from insider risk and policy failures. (Unit 42/Palo Alto 2026)
• Phishing dominates attack volume with it remaining the number one reported cybercrime method - the FBI received 191,561 phishing complaints in 2025, far more than any other category of internet crime. (FBI IC3, 2026)
• Nearly one-third of organizations that suffered a breach in 2025 traced the root cause to a compromise at a third-party vendor or supplier, as supply-chain attacks roughly doubled in prevalence since 2021. (Identity Theft Resource Center, 2026)

Remember, if you see something - say something! Reporting suspicious messages will help in Building a Cyber Strong Oregon. 

Cyber Security Services Resources

Agency IT Leaders Convene to Discuss Geospatial Technology

In October, the Enterprise Information Services (EIS) Data Governance and Transparency (DGT) team hosted a workshop for agency information technology (IT) leaders focused on the use of geospatial technology across Oregon state agencies. The workshop included presentations from Esri, geospatial software provider, on current patterns of use across state agencies as well as approaches for developing a geospatial strategy that aligns with agency business needs and strategic priorities. The event also provided an opportunity for agency IT leaders to share perspectives on current challenges and opportunities related to geospatial services across state government.  

For more information contact Melissa Foltz, Geographic Information Officer

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