Yolo County is proactively enhancing the security and trustworthiness of its online presence by transitioning all county professional email accounts and webpages from the “.org” domain to the “.gov” domain.
Spearheaded by the Yolo County Department of Innovation and Technology Services (ITS), this move is designed to fortify its digital infrastructure against evolving cyber threats, county officials said.
Registering as a .gov domain requires rigorous validation through the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), ensuring that entities genuinely represent legitimate local, county or state governments. By adopting the .gov domain, Yolo County mitigates the risk of malicious actors and scammers co-opting government websites for fraudulent activities.
“Switching to a .gov domain provides further assurance to the public that the information found on our website is official, trusted information,” said Yolo County’s chief technology officer, Lee Gerney. “This new domain allows us to better and more seamlessly interface with some of our government partners and is another valuable line in our defense against disinformation.”
The migration to the .gov domain enhances the security measures of Yolo County’s communication channels, reinforces the authenticity of the county’s online presence and offers residents increased confidence in their interactions. Additionally, having a managed domain name such as .gov assures users that they are accessing an official government site, further reinforcing trust and reliability.
Major web browsers prioritize connections to .gov websites by enforcing encryption, ensuring that interactions with government services are inherently safeguarded. This default protection enhances the security of public interactions with Yolo County’s digital platforms.
During the transition, Yolo County’s .org addresses will automatically redirect visitors to their corresponding .gov locations. This process is being executed by the ITS team.
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