Office of the Chief Technology Officer

DC: A Tech and Cybersecurity Leader 🛡️

Under Mayor Bowser’s agenda, DC’s tech sector is thriving. OCTO secures our networks and protects the data of over 700,000 residents with advanced tools and federal partnerships.

⏯️ youtube.com/watch?v=MPrjMVOVBh0

#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

🛑🚪Leaving your device unlocked is like leaving your front door open.

👉Set auto-lock.
👉 Use biometric login or a passcode.
🔒📲Add a second lock on your digital doors.

Turn on multifactor authentication (MFA) for your accounts.

Small steps = big protection.

#CyberSafeDC

🔑 Your password is the first line of defense. Make it long, unique, and hard to guess.

Regularly changing passwords every three months is a common recommendation to minimize the risk of unauthorized access.

📝Tip: Use a password manager to help you keep track.

#CyberSafeDC

Cybercriminals are using AI to trick people. Some tools can even mimic voices or faces (called “deepfakes”).

Protect yourself with the “Core 4”:
✔ Strong passwords
✔ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
✔ Regular software updates
✔ Report suspicious emails or messages

#CyberSafeDC

Our CISO and his team are monitoring, securing, and protecting our systems daily – our united vigilance makes all the difference.

This month, join us in keeping DC #CyberSafeDC and tips to building safer digital habits that protect you, your home, workplace, and our community.

#DCtech

🔐 October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth!

OCTO celebrates:
🔹80% of District staff have already completed annual training
🔹100% of DC Gov devices and software are up to date
🔹Helping us defend the District against more than 1 billion potential cyber threats each year

DC Gov is harnessing AI for smarter, resident-focused services!

Introducing Procurement AI, built with Morfius, guided by OCTO’s AI Values Alignment.

Hear from Tabassum Jahangir (Morfius), Tehsin Faruk & Matt Sokol (OCTO).

🎧 Listen: s.dc.gov/OCTOPOD

#DCTech

AI in HR isn’t about replacing people—it’s about empowering them.

In DC, we’re:
✅ Freeing time for higher-value work
✅ Building AI literacy for all
✅ Ensuring trust + transparency through our 6 DC AI Values

The future of work = people + AI, together.
🔗 techplan.dc.gov/aivalues

At the @servicenow.bsky.social AI to Work Summit, OCTO CTO Stephen N. Miller shared how #generativeAI is powering better resident services:

✅ Transparency, accountability & equity first
✅ Sustainable, future-ready solutions
✅ Amplifying impact, not replacing humans

#DCTech

🎉 Exciting news! OCTO received the High Impact Community Solutions Award at #GeoGovSummit for leveraging geospatial insights to help DC Gov operate efficiently, plan smarter & deliver better outcomes for residents, businesses & visitors. 🌍

🔗 geospatialworld.net/geo-gov/2025/awards.html

#DCtech

DC CTO Stephen N. Miller spoke to high school students at Howard University’s Pre-College Robotics & AI Outreach event.

“With partnerships between students, universities, industry & government, we can ensure technology advances responsibly, inclusively & for the benefit of all.”

#DCtech #WeAreOCTO

🎮✨Every game is a new adventure.

Gaming connects us, challenges us, and inspires us to think in new ways.

Today, on #NationalVideoGamesDay, we celebrate the power of play—connecting us, challenging us and sparking innovation in action through problem-solving and teamwork.

#DCtech

Dynamic discussion at the @mwcog.bsky.social “Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Within Local Government” event featuring our CTO, Stephen N. Miller and CIOs:
➡️@alexandriavagov.bsky.social Vanetta Pledger ➡️@montgomerycountymd.bsky.social Gail Roper
➡️@loudouncounty.bsky.social Nate Wentland
#DCTech

👏 Big congrats to DC CTO Stephen N. Miller—named a @TechnicallyDC REAList Innovator 2025! 👏

From building My Out of School Time DC (MOST-DC) Portal to advancing AI for residents, Stephen is shaping a smarter, more connected District.

🔗 technical.ly/workforce/reallist-innovators-2025-dc

#DCtech

🤖AI + Digital Services = A smarter front door to government

From intelligent chatbots to predictive analytics, DC Gov and partners share how DC is using AI to streamline operations and create more personalized, accessible services for residents.

#DCtech #GovTechLive

💡Innovation isn’t free—but smart strategies make it possible.

This session explored how DC Gov balances budgets with bold ideas, using smarter procurement, agile sourcing, and strong partnerships to maximize impact.

#DCtech #GovTechLive

How do we make DC government more efficient, accessible & resident-first?🌐

Deputy CTO Lofton & CISO Cherukuri dive into DC’s digital transformation, modernizing legacy systems to building user-friendly tools to improve everyday experiences for residents, businesses & agencies.

#DCtech #GovTechLive

Data = smarter policy + better services. 📊

DC's GIS Program Manager, Jacqueline Nova, DC Fire and EMS Deputy Fire Chief Chenworth & industry partner Esri discussing how they turn governance into impact.

#DCtech #GovTechLive

Every connection is a risk + opportunity. 🔐

DC’s CISO and government tech industry partners speaking about how DC is building secure, resilient networks for a smarter digital city.

#DCtech #GovTechLive

DC CTO Stephen N. Miller provided welcome remarks this morning at the second annual DC Digital Government Summit.

“This event is more than a gathering - it’s a launchpad for unleashing the technology that empowers and drives our community and economy."

#DCtech #GovTechLive

This summer, 33 #MBSYEP2025 interns at OCTO delivered community tech support, shaped a new DC.gov portal, boosted hiring tools, mastered device buybacks, leveled up networks & improved web accessibility—capped with a year-end celebration at the Wilson Building! #DCtech

We’re proud to be one of the 2025 #AI50 winners from
Gov Tech! 🏆

Thanks to our team and partners helping bring smarter AI to public service. See the full list: bit.ly/2025-AI50

Read more: octo.dc.gov/release/artificial-intelligence-task-force-wins-inaugural-ai-50-award

#AI50 #DCtech

📱💬Your voice. Your portal.

Help us design a digital experience that works better for you!

We're redesigning dc.gov — and creating a new Resident Portal to make it easier to find info, services & programs online.

➡️ s.dc.gov/redesign-resident-feedback

🏆 Honored to receive Esri's Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award at #EsriUC2025!

OCTO was recognized for innovative use of GIS to improve decision-making & public safety across DC.

Thank you, Esri!

#EsriUC #DCtech

📱💬Your voice. Your portal.

We're redesigning dc.gov — and creating a new Resident Portal to make it easier to find info, services & programs online.

Take a short survey to help us design a digital experience that works for YOU! 🫵

➡️ s.dc.gov/redesign-resident-feedback

📣 DC residents — we’re building a new Resident Portal and want your input!

@mayorbowser.bsky.social's FY26 #GrowDC budget prioritizes a tech-enabled government.

Take this survey to help shape how you access DC services:
➡️ s.dc.gov/redesign-resident-feedback

📣 DC residents — we’re building a new Resident Portal and want your input!

@mayorbowser.bsky.social’s FY26 #GrowDC budget prioritizes a tech-enabled government.

Take this survey to help shape how you access DC services:
➡️ s.dc.gov/redesign-resident-feedback

#DCtech

We’re the first city in the U.S. to use deliberation.io — a new platform developed with MIT GOV/LAB & @stanforddel.bsky.social that helps residents shape smarter, more responsive government decisions. 🧠💬

📢 Join the convo by 7/29
🔓 Access Code: DCAI2025
➡️ s.dc.gov/Deliberation-dot-io

This week’s AI Listening Session was a milestone for DC — and for AI-powered civic dialogue.

Amplified by deliberation.io, residents shared insights shaping the future of AI in government.

Join the conversation s.dc.gov/Deliberation...
Code: DCAI2025!

#DCgov #AI

What to expect at today’s event:

🔹 Hear about opportunities for AI in DC Government
🔹 Learn how AI can improve access & equity for residents
🔹 Explore current AI projects
🔹 Participate in 30-minute breakout sessions to share your feedback and ideas

RSVP ➡️ s.dc.gov/ai-public-li...