ALT This image is part of the Affordable Broadband Campaign's "Don't Disconnect Us Day" Day of Action. The words "Don't Disconnect Us Day" are centered in navy blue text, above the words "January 25th, 2024" in red text, with a white background surrounded by a thin, red border. There are blue and red stars alternating just under the top of the red border (seven total stars). There is a black and white QR code in the bottom left corner of the image, which when scanned, leads folks to dontdisconnectus.org for more information about how to advocate for the extension of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). On either side of the centered text, there is the acronym "COABE" in teal text, underlined in gold, with the organization name "Coalition on Adult Basic Education" underneath.

ALT Black text that reads "I Support the ACP" in the middle of a red (top), white (middle), and blue (bottom) circle, similar to a button, with five white stars above and below the words, in front of a black and grey background. The hashtag #RenewACP is in the bottom right corner in white text with a teal background.

ALT This is a photo of Fitzroy Brown. He is wearing blue sweater and wearing glasses.

ALT Here's a photo of Fitzroy Brown, and two of his colleagues. They are standing next to the Mobile Wifi Unit.

ALT This is an ad for job openings at DoIT. At the top is says: join our team! Just below that is says: Are you ready to embark on a career that blends technology, innovation, and public service? DoIT is seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic team with available roles including: Business Relationship Manager (4 openings) Chief Engineering & Systems Architect Officer Software Development Senior Manager Sr. Systems Engineer Product Manager (Documentation Mgmt) Wifi Network Engineer Director of Finance & Procurement Network Engineer Special Projects Manager Senior Director of Products and Service/Basic City Services Product Manager (Productivity Management ) Product Manager (Document Management) To apply and view the full listing, visit boston.gov/career-center

ALT Dave Burt is holding his award and smiling. He is standing next to someone with glasses and they are also smiling.

ALT Secure Boston SECURE BOSTON, BOSTON, MASS. Local IT innovation of the Year Secure Boston is a free, privacy-first mobile security app for City of Boston residents that alerts and protects them when suspicious activity is detected. The app helps protect their mobile device by detecting unsafe links received via text, email, a messaging app or social media. The app also protects mobile devices by scanning QR codes and links for phishing attempts, alerting residents of untrusted networks when using public Wi-Fi networks, and protecting their personal information and credentials from attackers. Secure Boston will analyze potential mobile device threats while operating under a strict privacy policy and technical controls that ensure your privacy is respected

ALT LOCALSMART AWARDS 2023 Greg McCarthy CISO, BOSTON, MASS. Local IT Leader of the Year Greg McCarthy is the chief information security officer for the City of Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, McCarthy is responsible for establishing the city’s security program and building consensus for decisions across the city. Before taking on the CISO title, McCarthy served as a project manager for IT security for the city. Before that, he was a technician and project coordinator for the Rhode Island Department of Corrections.

ALT LOCALSMART AWARDS 2023 Santiago Garces CIO, BOSTON, MASS. GoldenGov: City Executive of the Year Santiago Garces is the chief innovation officer for the City of Boston. Before coming to Boston, Garces held CIO positions in South Bend, Ind., and Pittsburgh, Penn. Garces is a member of Mayor Michelle Wu’s cabinet. He grew up in Bogota, Colombia.

ALT A poster with the words Are you eligible for the affordable connection program? This federal program helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more! GET UP TO $100 discount on a laptop, computer, or tablet $30 per month toward your internet bill To check your eligibility or apply visit AffordableConnectivity.gov

ALT Application Now Open Digital Equity Fund Supporting affordable connectivity enrollment, telehealth efforts, and Device Refurbishment work. Apply by Monday, November 13 at bit.my/digitalequity23

ALT Application Now Open Digital Equity Fund Supporting affordable connectivity enrollment, telehealth efforts, and Device Refurbishment work. Apply by Monday, November 13 at bit.my/digitalequity23

ALT Pictured is a person browsing on this phone. The person is wearing blue shirt and a ghost is creeping up behind him. Below him is text: Sketchy WIFI, phishing, cyber threats. The boogeyman of the digital era has arrived. Learn more at: boston.gov/secure-boston