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Securing WAPA information, systems 

October 28, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, Information Technology

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a great time to brush up on best practices for digital and online safety.

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DOE and WAPA leaders collaborate on technology, cybersecurity

August 6, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, Information Technology

DOE’s Chief Information Officer and her staff visited WAPA to discuss technology and cybersecurity priorities, including deep dives into mandates and reporting.

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WAPA IT supervisor finds passion in blacksmithing

June 12, 2024   /   2024, Closed Circuit, Employee Spotlight, Information Technology

Marks Phelps is an IT supervisor at WAPA who is passionate about blacksmithing.

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Tools for hybrid success

December 11, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, Information Technology, News Features

We evolve and cultivate our culture and work practices to improve employee engagement, productivity and well-being.

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Fiber optics to revolutionize information

December 8, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, Information Technology, News Features

From telephone and telegraph lines to 14.4k modems and satellite internet, the speed at which humans push and pull information has exponentially increased with every passing decade.

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WAPA.gov gets a modern makeover

October 2, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, Information Technology, News Features

Our dedicated Web Management team successfully modernized and migrated the site, significantly enhancing its functionality and aesthetic appeal.

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Secure our world

October 1, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, Information Technology, News Features

Practicing cybersecurity basics can make a huge difference in protecting your information and systems that you use.

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IT leader earns Secretary’s Achievement Award

June 16, 2023   /   2023, Closed Circuit, Employee Spotlight, Information Technology, News Features

Cybersecurity Advisor Jim Ball was recognized for participating on the Clean Energy Corps’ Core Competency Interview Team.

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