Monday, November 27, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity, Other

The holiday season is a time of warmth, sharing, and merriment. Yet, it's also a period when scammers are more active than ever, seeking to take advantage of unsuspecting individuals. With the surge in online shopping, charitable contributions, and festive events, it's essential to be cautious and safeguard yourself from potential holiday scams. Here are some strategies to help you avoid scams during this holiday season.


Monday, November 20, 2023 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity, Education, Other

Thirty-six teams composing of fifteen schools from across the state competed in a virtual first round, with the top eleven teams competing in-person at the University of Mary in Bismarck.


Friday, October 6, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity

The proclamation coincides with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month from The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA).


Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity

The Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), a nonprofit organization working to improve the cybersecurity of the global digital ecosystem, today announced that North Dakota Information Technology is joining the alliance as a Contributing Ally partner. 


Monday, October 2, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity

In an effort to enhance cybersecurity preparedness and increase collaboration with agencies and partners, North Dakota Information Technology will host a ransomware tabletop exercise with select North Dakota government agencies on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.


Friday, July 28, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity

North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) placed second in the International Cyber League (ICL) Americas Cyber Cup, a hyper-realistic cybersecurity competition. The ICL tested the skills of cyber defense teams from around the world by immersing them in a cyber range, which required them to defend against real-world simulated cyberattacks.


Thursday, June 8, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity, Education

Students will explore cybersecurity concepts, attack vectors, coding principles, and more through a series of cybersecurity challenges. These challenges will include, but are not limited to, Capture the Flag (CTF), Jeopardy style, and other educational toolsets.


Thursday, May 4, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity, Education

In honor of World Password Day, let's take a closer look at why passwords are important and how we can make them stronger. 


Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity, Education

North Dakota Information Technology congratulates Red River High School on taking first place in the 2023 North Dakota Cyber Madness High School Tournament. The two-day event held at Bismarck State College welcomed twenty teams representing twelve high schools located across the state.


Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education

A statewide Hour of Code will take place Dec. 5-9 as part of a nationwide, annual event hosted by Code.org. Held in conjunction with Computer Science Education Week, the event is part of a broader effort to give students of all ages opportunities to learn about coding and computer science as foundational 21st century skills.