Mar 31, 2023, 12:58 PM by Samuel Shinn

Samish Nation will soon be implementing a new and improved way to authenticate Samish Citizens who want to use Samish Applications, such as this very website, Libby by Overdrive, and other applications which are soon to come.

Dec 1, 2020, 10:40 AM by Samuel Shinn

As the COVID-19 pandemic forces social distancing, the Samish Indian Nation has embraced the use of technology like Microsoft Teams to stay connected and keep our traditions alive.

Read the Article:
How a scattered Indian nation kept its songs alive when it couldn’t sing face-to-face
Article Written by Bill Briggs, Published by Microsoft on October 12, 2020

Photo by Dan DeLong

Dec 13, 2018, 16:43 PM by User Not Found

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to have smart home? You could remotely change the temperature in your house, you could tell your lights to come on, or ask your refrigerator if you need to get milk at the grocery store, all from your smart home device or smartphone. You could play video games and access all your streaming services from one device, or know who is at your door from your connected doorbell. The Internet of Things (IoT) is introducing these features into our homes by rapidly applying connectivity to everyday appliances and home features. As IoT devices become a part of our daily lives, and likely will become part of many more homes as holiday gifts, we need to take a look at the security risks and privacy concerns this smart technology introduces into our lives.

Sep 27, 2018, 13:52 PM by User Not Found

The 15th annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is almost here! October 1st will kick off this month-long campaign devoted to ensuring everyone has the resources they need to stay safe online.

Sep 11, 2018, 15:23 PM by User Not Found

We all know it happens – computers crash, malware infects them, or somebody downloads that cool, new program that crashes everything! While there are many tips and tricks of great value for preventing your devices and data from being compromised, it is important to also have a backup of your information in case something goes wrong!

Aug 9, 2018, 14:09 PM by User Not Found

We all know it happens – computers crash, malware infects them, or somebody downloads that cool, new program that crashes everything! While there are many tips and tricks of great value for preventing your devices and data from being compromised, it is important to also have a backup of your information in case something goes wrong!

Jul 6, 2018, 23:59 PM by User Not Found

This month, in partnership with the National Cyber Security Alliance, we aim to provide some valuable tips on staying cyber safe while heading on a summer vacation. Whether you are out exploring or relaxing, it is important to strive to be as secure as possible with your digital devices and information.

Jun 18, 2018, 23:59 PM by User Not Found

When a user falls for a phishing message, the malicious actor achieves their purpose of getting the victim to hand over sensitive information such as login names and passwords. Though we count on technologies and controls to minimize threats, phishing exploits users through social engineering, which allows the malicious actors to side step these protections.

May 14, 2018, 16:30 PM by User Not Found

While spring cleaning your home and, if you’re like me, the top of your desk, consider also cleaning up your information footprint. Your information footprint is how much information about you is recorded and available in both digital and paper formats.

Apr 19, 2018, 15:41 PM by User Not Found

Many people may not consider their connected devices to be a security threat, but they absolutely can be. One of the issues with such devices is that many of them do not come configured with security in mind and connecting an unsecure device to your network is like leaving the back door to your house unlocked as it gives attackers access to your personal information.

Mar 16, 2018, 21:59 PM by User Not Found

Though Benjamin Franklin is often quoted as saying “in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” an updated version for the current day would need to include tax scams.

Feb 5, 2018, 23:59 PM by User Not Found

In February, the best athletes from around the world will gather in PyeongChang to test their skills against one another at the Winter Olympics. Entire countries will wait with excitement to see the outcomes of individual competitions and count the medals. However, as with any high-profile event, cybercriminals and scammers will also focus on the Games, using your interest in the Olympics to try to trick you...

Jan 4, 2018, 23:59 PM by User Not Found

January 28th is National Data Privacy Day, an educational initiative focusing on raising awareness among businesses and individuals about the importance of protecting the privacy of personal information. With more and more information being collected by companies, websites, and social media, this is something everyone should consider.

Dec 15, 2017, 16:43 PM by User Not Found

The holiday season is a great time to make charitable gifts to support the causes you care about, and charities often run end-of-year fundraising campaigns. However, criminals take advantage of this fact and run scams and frauds of their own to fool consumers into giving them money instead. Below are some common scams and frauds used by cybercriminals and some tips on how to avoid them.

Nov 30, 2017, 13:41 PM by User Not Found

As Cyber Monday and the season for online shopping quickly approaches, it’s worth taking a few moments to ensure you’re not giving the gift of your personal or financial information to online criminals! Identity theft, scams, frauds, and malware infections are serious problems that target shoppers during the holiday season and can arise from using your devices to find the perfect gift. Below, we will explore some key tips on how to follow safe online shopping practices in order to make your holiday purchasing more secure.