What We Do

The Secretary of Technology and its agencies are responsible for the efficient and effective use of information technology to simplify government operations, advance technology applications to improve public services, and drive the innovation economy through the Commonwealth's leadership.

The Secretary of Technology oversees the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority (IEIA), the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) as an auxiliary to the IEIA, and the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA).

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Governor Terry McAuliffe and Secretary of Technology Karen Jackson embarked on a marketing mission to San Francisco to attend RSA Conference 2016, the largest information and cyber security conference in the world.

The Governor and the Virginia delegation conducted over 30 economic development meetings on Wednesday, March 2nd and Thursday, March 3rd in an effort to bring new jobs and economic activity back to the Commonwealth.

2016 Virginia MS ISAC National Poster Competition Finalists

The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) has conducted the 2016 national K-12 poster contest, engaging young people by creating posters to encourage other young people to use the Internet safely and securely. The top three Virginia winners from each grade group (K-5, 6-8, 9-12) will be entered into the national competition.

2016 Star of the Sea School Aiden 5th Grade
2016 Dalton Intermediate Alice 7th Grade
2016 Osbourn Park HS Chris 11th Grade
2016 Christ Chapel Academy Noah 5th Grade
2016 Dalton Intermediate Mercy 8th Grade
2016 Islamic Saudi Academy Lama 12th Grade
2016 Sudley Sophia 5th Grade
2016 Hamilton Holmes Middle Raine 8th Grade
2016 Islamic Saudi Academy Lojain 12th Grade
2015 Christ Chapel Academy - Naana 8th Grade
2015 Christ Chapel Academy - Joel 10th Grade
2015 Christ Chapel Academy - Abigail 11th Grade

Virginia is for Cybersecurity

There are 39 Virginia-based firms on the Q2 2015 Cybersecurity 500 list of the world’s hottest and most innovative cybersecurity companies.

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Telos Cyber Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program from LCPS-TV on Vimeo.

Telos Cyber Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program
15 students and graduates from LCPS attended a 10-week program at Telos Corporations to learn about entrepreneurship through researching authentic problems and developing business plans for real inventions.

Governor McAuliffe Signs Executive Order Launching Unmanned Systems Commission

Governor Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Order 43 today, establishing the Virginia Unmanned Systems Commission to bring public and private sector experts together to make recommendations on how to make Virginia the national leader in unmanned systems. 

"Capitalizing on Virginia’s advantages in the unmanned systems industry is key to building a new Virginia economy," said Governor McAuliffe. "This executive order will lay the foundation for my administration's efforts to make this Commonwealth the world's leader in unmanned systems and seize the enormous economic opportunities that accompany growing this industry. 

The Virginia Unmanned Systems Commission will be a key asset in charting the way forward to grow this industry and create new, good jobs and economic opportunities across the Commonwealth.

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Modeling and Simulation

Modeling and Simulation reports prepared by The ASTA Group, LLC. Click on the links below to read more on each report as well as analysis by region of M&S across the Commonwealth. 

Broadband 

Broadband adoption rates and gaps in U.S. metropolitan areas

For many Americans, daily life orbits around a high-speed Internet connection. Workers and students go online to communicate and learn. Families stay in touch through live video feeds. Job seekers often need an electronic resume and an email address for applications. Smartphones put maps, social networks, and video streams in people’s pockets. The American economy has gone digital. Continue Reading

 

DNG Brings Broadband to Underserved Eastern Shore through Technology & Innovation

Declaration Networks Group (DNG), headquartered in Vienna, VA, is utilizing publically-funded fiber networks to extend broadband services through use of innovative technology. DNG’s dynamic high-speed Internet solutions are currently being delivered to the underserved Eastern Shore of Virginia. Under the brand name, NeuBeam™, the company offers a fixed wireless service that uses a blend of unlicensed spectrum including TV White Space. This innovative technology approach enables DNG to provide broadband to previously unserved/underserved communities at connection speeds that rival fiber.
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Event Spotlight

Coastal Virginia Cyber Symposium

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Thursday, March 24, 2016
Please join the Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development and Cyber Protection Resources for a day of Cyber as we co-host a 1-Day Cyber Symposium to explore the people, processes, and technology of cyber. The Coastal Virginia Cyber Symposium will be held at the Westin Town Center in Virginia Beach.

Business professionals, academia, local businesses, military and other stakeholders in the cyber community are encouraged to register to be a part of the conversation.

Speakers include Karen Jackson, the Virginia Secretary of Technology, Paul Tiao with Hunton & Williams, LLC, Dan Stein with the National Cybersecurity Education and Training Program within the Department of Homeland Security and many others.

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Virginia Space Grant Consortium

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The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) in partnership with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), NASA Langley Research Center and NASA Wallops Flight Facility and with the strong support of the Virginia Governor’s office, is offering the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Takes Flight at Virginia’s Community Colleges initiative. STEM Takes Flight provides a suite of programs for Virginia community college students pursuing STEM majors (exclusive of allied health and business) and faculty in STEM disciplines statewide. Opportunities include $5,000 mentored scholarships, NASA paid onsite research experiences, paid industry internships, new courses and a NASA residential faculty professional development workshop. See links below for details on each of the STEM Takes Flight opportunities. The program is underwritten in large part by a two-year NASA Space Grant competitive award.

The program deadline is February 29, 2016. Learn more at http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/STEMtakesFlight/

Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program (CSIIP)

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In response to the increasing demand for skilled STEM workers in Virginia, the Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) has created the Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program (CSIIP). CSIIP links companies and students in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Technology, including high-need areas such as Information Technology, Information Security, Big Data, Data Analytics, and Cybersecurity. We invite companies offering paid opportunities for STEM interns majoring in these important areas.

http://csiip.spacegrant.org/
Code for America's Fellowship Program

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Code for America's Fellowship Program pairs teams of technologists with local governments to develop digital tools that help cities and counties deliver key public services across health, economic development, and safety and justice. Applications for the 2016 Fellowship are now open! Use your skills to improve community and police relations, lower barriers to health services, or streamline how government purchases everything from paperclips to software. 

Curious to learn more about the Fellowship before applying? Check out all the details and see some of what the current fellows are working on.
Presidential Management Fellows Program

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The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program seeks eligible individuals for selection as Finalists to obtain appointments as PMFs in the Federal Government. Presidential Management Fellows are assigned to work in a broad range of areas including public policy and administration, domestic and international issues, information technology, acquisition, human resources, engineering, health and medical sciences, financial management, and many other fields in support of public service programs.  This year, the PMF Program continues the STEM track pilot for those Finalists having specific advanced degrees in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). After the application closes, Semi-Finalists will be determined and invited to participate in an in-person assessment, which will be factored into selecting Finalists. 

Complete information about the PMF Program, PMF STEM track, eligibility and how to apply can be found under the "Become a PMF" section on the PMF website at http://www.pmf.gov/ 

Technology Achievements

EO-8 Launching "Cyber Virginia" and the Virginia Cyber Security Commission
EO-39 Reestablishing "Cyber Virginia" and the Virginia Cyber Security Commission
EO-43 Establishment of the Unmanned Systems Commission
ED-5 Securing Consumer Transactions
ED-6 Expanding Cyber-Related Risk Management Activities
Governor McAuliffe Announces Virginia’s Recognition by White House Workforce Program
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Virginia is one of the newest members of the TechHire initiative, a White House program that aims to meet national employer demands by partnering with states and localities to create sustainable pathways
Governor McAuliffe to Lead Marketing Mission and Attend RSA Cyber Conference 2016 in San Francisco
Today Governor Terry McAuliffe and officials from his administration departed for a marketing mission to San Francisco to attend RSA Conference 2016, the largest information and cyber security conference in the world. The Governor and the Virginia
Governor McAuliffe Announces Virginia Ranked Second in Nation for Procurement Practices
– Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that the Commonwealth of Virginia ranked second in the nation in the Governing Institute’s inaugural Procurement Survey of the States. The rankings recognize states for technological innovation,
Governor McAuliffe Announces 100 High-Tech Jobs in Arlington County
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that San Francisco-based Shift Technologies (Shift) will invest $20 million to establish its first East Coast operation in Arlington County. The project will create 100 new, high-tech jobs and is a direct
Governor McAuliffe Helps Open Visa Cyber Fusion Center in Northern Virginia
Governor McAuliffe joined Visa officials to launch the new Visa Cyber Fusion Center today in Ashburn. The Center is a secure facility that enables rapid cyber threat detection and centralized command and control for cyber operations. The launch
Governor McAuliffe to Lead Historic Marketing and Collaboration Mission to Cuba
Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that he will lead a historic marketing and collaboration mission mission to Cuba from January 3-6, 2016.
Virginia ABC Wins Top Best Practices Award from Alcoholic Beverage Industry Publication
Readers who pick up the November/December issue of StateWays magazine will see six smiling Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) employees on the cover. Agency staff headlined the publication because their work helped Virginia ABC
Governor McAuliffe Announces New Funding for MACH37 Cyber Accelerator
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today a significant new public-private partnership that will speed the launch of new cybersecurity products and companies in Virginia, leading to new jobs and revenue. General Dynamics Mission Systems will now
Governor McAuliffe Announces Funding for Key Cybersecurity Priorities in Next Biennial Budget
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that his two-year budget will include significant funding to boost Virginia’s cybersecurity industry through strategic educational investments. Governor McAuliffe made the announcement at the Commonwealth
Governor McAuliffe Announces Updates to the Commonwealth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Measurement System
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today updates to the Commonwealth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Measurement System (IEMS), a web-based portal that uses key metrics and outcomes to track the performance of Virginia’s innovation economy.
Governor McAuliffe Announces Lord Fairfax Community College’s designation as a National Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense
Governor McAuliffe announced today that the United States National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have officially designated Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber
Governor McAuliffe Announces New Chief Executive for the Center for Innovative Technology
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today the selection of Ed Albrigo as the next President and Chief Executive Officer for the Center for Innovative Technology.
Virginia Cyber Security Research Leading the Way Towards Safeguarding the Nation’s First Responders
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today the promising results of a collaborative public-private initiative to explore the safeguards needed to protect Virginia’s citizens and public safety agencies from cyber security attacks targeting automobiles.
Governor McAuliffe Announces Technology Award Winners
The annual Governor’s Technology Awards were presented to honorees in nine categories at a special ceremony at the Commonwealth of Virginia Innovative Technology Symposium (COVITS) in Richmond on Sept. 9.
Governor McAuliffe Signs Executive Directive to Strengthen Cybersecurity Protocol
Today Governor McAuliffe signed Executive Directive 6 to strengthen the Commonwealth’s cybersecurity measures in order to protect personal information and sensitive data through the expansion of cyber-related risk management activities.
Governor McAuliffe Announces Cybersecurity Boot Camp for Virginia Educators
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that 20 high school teachers from around Virginia will receive hands-on instruction in cutting-edge cybersecurity education tools and methods on July 27-31, 2015 at James Madison University (JMU).
Governor McAuliffe Announces 2015-16 Data Internships
Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Virginia state government and the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business will again work together on data re-engineering internships to explore the use of data to improve the effectiveness
Governor McAuliffe Announces Submission Period Open for Technology Awards Nominations
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, Secretary of Technology Karen Jackson and Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth Nelson Moe today officially invite nominations for the 2015 Governor’s Technology Awards.
Governor McAuliffe Signs Executive Order Launching Unmanned Systems Commission
Governor Terry McAuliffe signed Executive Order 43 today, establishing the Virginia Unmanned Systems Commission to bring public and private sector experts together to make recommendations on how to make Virginia the national leader in unmanned
Governor McAuliffe Announces New Partnership to Make Virginia a Leader in Automated-Vehicle Industry
Today Governor Terry McAuliffe announced a new effort to make Virginia a leader in researching and developing automated-vehicle technology. The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Department of Motor Vehicles have entered into a new
Governor McAuliffe Announces Research Commercialization Awards
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today 38 Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) awards totaling more than $2.8 million to fund targeted areas of promising research and commercialization, including advanced manufacturing,
Governor McAuliffe Announces Initiative to Protect Against Cybersecurity Threats
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that the Commonwealth of Virginia is establishing a public-private working group to explore the technology needed to safeguard Virginia’s citizens and public safety agencies from cybersecurity attacks
Governor McAuliffe Announces Completion of Spring 2015 Research Collaborations with NASA Langley Research Center
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Langley Research Center Applied Sciences’ DEVELOP Program has completed two projects in Virginia designed to support the Commonwealth’s wine
Governor McAuliffe Announces Recipients of the 2015 Governor’s Awards for Public Service
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the recipients of the Governor's Public Service Awards at a ceremony today at the Executive Mansion recognizing state employees who have demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to the Commonwealth of
State Tax Department Mobile Application Wins National Honor
The Virginia Department of Taxation has won a national award for a new web application that streamlines the way it works with business owners to provide customer service and settle outstanding debts. Developed in-house, the new mobile collectors
Governor McAuliffe joins George Mason University to Launch Institute for Advanced Biomedical Research
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe joined George Mason University (GMU) President Ángel Cabrera on Thursday to launch the university’s Institute for Advanced Biomedical Research, a multidisciplinary center that will pursue some of the toughest
Governor McAuliffe Hosts Forum on Biosciences, Big Data and Analytics
Governor Terry McAuliffe today kicked off the Governor’s Forum on Bio and Big Data/Analytics, calling for business, academic and regional partnerships that will position the Commonwealth as a global leader in the high-growth bioscience sector.
Governor McAuliffe Announces State Action to Protect Against Cybersecurity Threats
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that the Commonwealth of Virginia is establishing the Nation’s first state-level Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO).
ADVISORY: Governor McAuliffe and Cabinet to hold ‘Cabinet on the Road’ Events in the Shenandoah Valley Click here for a detailed advisory with a list of events for April 6th and 7th
On April 6th and 7th, Governor McAuliffe and members of his cabinet will travel to the Shenandoah Valley to meet with local business leaders, elected officials, and community members. These meetings will center around regional concerns,
Governor McAuliffe’s Communication to the General Assembly at Adjournment
I am pleased to write to you at the conclusion of a legislative session that has been marked by substantive bipartisan cooperation and meaningful progress on the priorities that matter most to the families we serve. When I delivered my State of
Governor Announces Series of Cyber Security Town Hall Meetings
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that the Virginia Cyber Security Commission will host a series of five town hall meetings across the Commonwealth. The town halls are designed to both inform the public on the work of the Commission and also
Governor Announces Partnerships to Leverage Public Higher Education for Economic Development
Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Virginia’s public institutions of higher education renewed and expanded their commitment to economic development. College and university leaders signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
State Agencies Respond to Winter Storm
The Commonwealth continues around the clock response to the recent severe winter weather. The storm dropped as much as 12 inches of snow in some parts of the state, leaving Virginians with snow-packed, icy roads and very low temperatures for the
Governor McAuliffe Declares State of Emergency for Winter Storm Response
Governor Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency today, an action that authorizes state agencies to assist local governments in responding to the winter storm that is sweeping across the commonwealth today through tomorrow morning and is
Governor McAuliffe and Virginia Council on Women Announce the 4th Annual STEM Essay Contest
Today Governor McAuliffe and the Virginia Council on Women announced the 4th annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Essay Contest for high school junior and senior girls.
Governor McAuliffe Announces Education Legislation at Norfolk Technical Center
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today a series of legislative proposals aimed at expanding economic opportunity across the Commonwealth by improving Virginia’s educational system and addressing issues ranging from daycare facilities to building a
Governor McAuliffe Signs Executive Order Protecting Virginia’s Coastal Resources
Today Governor Terry McAuliffe signed an Executive Order continuing the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program, a network of Virginia state agencies and local governments designed to protect the natural and economic assets located within
Governor McAuliffe Announces 349 New Jobs in Appomattox County
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Lindenburg Industry, LLC, a subsidiary of a Chinese-owned corporation, will invest $113 million to establish an industrial honeycomb manufacturing operation in the Town of Appomattox in Appomattox County.
Governor McAuliffe Announces 376 New Jobs in the City of Petersburg
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that UniTao Pharmaceuticals LLC has purchased the Boehringer Ingelheim plant in the City of Petersburg, and will invest $22.5 million to establish operations. UniTao is a subsidiary of Shanghai-based Tenry
State and Local Responders Assist Following Wallops Island Rocket Launch Failure
State and local emergency responders on site during tonight’s attempted launch of Orbital Sciences Corp's Anteres rocket and Cygnus cargo spacecraft at Pad 0A of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility quickly
Governor McAuliffe Announces New Biotech Agricultural Export Deal to China
Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced as part of his trade and marketing mission to Asia that Agrivita Biogroup, Inc. (Agrivita) has reached new export deals of animal feed additives to Chinese importers.
Governor McAuliffe Announces 150 New Jobs in City of Virginia Beach
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that DOMA Technologies, LLC, a Virginia Beach-based company that specializes in cloud-based data and document management, plans to create 150 new jobs and lease an additional 15,000 square feet of
Governor McAuliffe Announces $11.9 million Workforce Innovation Fund Grant
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Virginia has been selected by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to receive an $11.9 million grant to advance employment and financial literacy for 1,800 Virginians in challenging environments.
Governor McAuliffe Declares October as TechTober
In an effort to highlight Virginia’s technological innovation and raise awareness about high performing industries, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe today declared October to be TechTober, a statewide celebration of Virginia’s high-tech sector.
Governor McAuliffe Announces Administration Appointments September 19th
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced additional appointments to his administration today. The appointees will join McAuliffe’s administration focused on finding common ground with members of both parties to build a new Virginia economy and...More
Governor Terry McAuliffe hosts a statewide, virtual town hall on Technology-based Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Governor McAuliffe, Secretary of Technology Karen Jackson, and Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones hosted a statewide, virtual town hall on Technology-based Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Virginia.
Governor McAuliffe Announces Administration Appointments
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced additional appointments to his administration today. The appointees will join McAuliffe’s administration focused on finding common ground with members of both parties on issues that will build a new Virginia...More
Governor McAuliffe Announces Recipients of 2014 Governor's Public Service Awards
Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced the recipients of the Governor's Public Service Awards at an Executive Mansion ceremony honoring 7 state employees who have demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Governor McAuliffe Announces Technology Award Winners
The annual Governor’s Technology Awards were presented to honorees in nine categories at a special ceremony at the Commonwealth of Virginia Innovative Technology Symposium (COVITS) in Richmond on Sept. 3.
Virginia Receives National Governor’s Association Grant
The National Governor’s Association (NGA) announced last week that Virginia has been selected to receive a $170,000 grant and will also be one of 14 states to participate in an 18 month national policy academy aimed at better aligning education...More
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