Banner graphic celebrating World Cloud Security Day with a circular cybersecurity icon wheel featuring a central padlock, surrounded by tech icons on a dark blue background. OCTO (Office of the Chief Technology Officer) logo in the bottom right.

For OCTO, every day is cloud security day.

Behind every DC permit, benefit, and service is a secure cloud — protected 24/7 by our team.

Cloud security isn't just IT. It's public trust in action.

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For 15 years, OCTO has been opening doors to tech careers for DC residents. 🔓

40+ Marion Barry interns. DC Infrastructure Academy apprenticeships. 3 full-time hires in FY25.

This is what investing in DC residents looks like.

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Responsible AI + innovative AI = the same thing.✅

DC's AI Task Force won the inaugural AI 50 Award — and we're backing it up with workforce training, public input, and decisions guided by Fairness, Transparency & Accountability.

This is what government AI done right looks like.🤝

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Over 1 billion cyberattacks blocked in FY25.🛡️

OCTO defends the systems DC residents rely on daily — so that when you file a license, enroll a child, or expect a paycheck, the cybersecurity infrastructure is there and secure.

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Innovation means nothing if it doesn't work for people. 💡

OCTO's i-Team placed 12 graduates in apprenticeships across DC agencies in FY25 — and hired 2 full-time into our Security Division
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That's the digital divide and the opportunity divide closing at the same time.

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200+ BI dashboards. 1,500 open datasets. 97.63% GIS responsiveness. 📊

OCTO turns data into decisions — for agencies, residents, and everyone in between.

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99.8% uptime. 24/7/365. 🖥️

OCTO's Network Operations Center keeps DC Government running so residents can call 311, apply for benefits, and access city services — whenever they need to.

That reliability isn't a luxury. It's what DC residents deserve.

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Reliable communications save lives. 📡🚨

OCTO's DAS upgrades mean first responders' radios work inside buildings & residents can always reach 911.

The infrastructure is invisible — until it's needed most.

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One portal. One search. One registration. ✅

The MOST Portal makes it simple for DC families to find after-school & summer programs — no more juggling separate websites.

That's government technology working the way it should. 👇

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Thank you, DC Tech Community! 🙌

Great insights at “Talk Tech with DC” during #DCStartupandTechWeek on startups, AI, and tech talent.

Your ideas are shaping DC’s tech future — and this is just the beginning. 🚀 💡

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The real insight: AI adoption without ethical guardrails isn't innovation—it's risk.

Learn more about how DC is approaching AI responsibly at our virtual AI Listening Session on Nov 3rd 👇

🔗 s.dc.gov/AI-Public-Listening-Session-Nov-3

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