Information Technology

Welcome to the Information & Technology Department!

Cybersecurity Awareness Training:
Keep yourself secure online take the 15-minute Cybersecurity awareness training provided by Amazon and learn how to identify cybersecurity risks, including phishing, social engineering, and data privacy. https://learnsecurity.amazon.com/en/training/story.html
Digital Equity: Learn about the Digital Equity initiatives that Newport and the State of RI are investing in. https://connectri-ricom.hub.arcgis.com/
Digital Equity Survey: We want to hear from you about your experiences with getting and using internet service. Your input will help the State make sure that everyone can have access to high-quality and affordable internet service, devices, skills training, and digital support. https://connectri.civilspace.io/en/projects/connect-ri-survey/engagements/statewide-digital-equity-public-survey-for-rhode-island-fe0b/sections/1
Internet Crime Complaint Center: The Internet Crime Complaint Center, or IC3, is the Nation’s central hub for reporting cyber crime. It is run by the FBI, the lead federal agency for investigating cyber crime. Here on their website, you can take two vital steps to protecting cyberspace and your own online security. https://www.ic3.gov/
FCC National Broadband Map: The National Broadband Map provides information about the internet services available to individual locations across the country, along with new maps of mobile coverage, as reported by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the FCC’s ongoing Broadband Data Collection. https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov

In the news:
https://whatsupnewp.com/2023/12/aquidneck-island-communities-seek-residents-input-on-internet-connectivity/

https://www.thenewportbuzz.com/ri-nets-4-5-million-to-strengthen-cybersecurity-thwart-cyberattacks/43631

For Vendors & Partners:
Remote Access Request Form
Account Creation Request Form

For Residents:
Cox Customer Support Portal
Verizon Customer Support Portal

Get help, or information with online forms or applications, GIS Mapping, ReportIt!. Report issues to us regarding cybersecurity, service provider issues, or anything else we can assist with or should be aware of.

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