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CTR Cyber

The Office of the Comptroller has developed CTR Cyber to identify key cybersecurity internal controls for Commonwealth of Massachusetts departments, and to promote cybersecurity awareness and cyber vigilance for everyone in these organizations. With increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks, everyone has a role and responsibility to help prevent disruptions and theft of Commonwealth data and resources through cyber fraud, phishing, malware, and social engineering attacks.

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Cybersecurity Tips and Alerts

CTR posts weekly Cybersecurity Tips and Alerts. Please share these updates with co-workers, especially those who continue to work remotely.

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CTR Cybersecurity Videos

The latest videos on cybersecurity preparedness from the Office of the Comptroller

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Cyber Awareness Training

Employees are the first line of defense against a cyberattack. These resources will help improve cybersecurity literacy among all employees.

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Cybersecurity Responsibilities for Leadership and Managers

Management is responsible for ensuring that cybersecurity internal controls are in place and tested to prevent losses and disruption from cyber incidents.

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Report Cyber Incidents, Suspicious Activity, and Fraud

Best practices for staff when they suspect a suspicious email or potential security or fraud incident.

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Cyber Preparedness and Remediation Vendors

Pre-screened cyber and data security vendors are available to Commonwealth of Massachusetts agencies and municipal governments.

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Cybersecurity Tips and Alerts

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CTR Compliance Corner February 11, 2026

Don’t let Valentine’s & President’s Day Scams Steal Your Heart or Your Data

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CTR Compliance Corner November 25, 2025

Holiday Scams are on the Rise: Pause Verify Report Every Day

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Contracts Vendors and Payments November 14, 2025

Vendors Beware: New email scam targeting Commonwealth of Massachusetts vendors

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Resources for Employees

Cybersecurity Headlines

Keeping you up-to-date on all things cyber, information security, and privacy.

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Daily Tips

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Fraud Prevention: Everyone's Job

A brochure published by the Office of the Comptroller which includes tips for government agencies to fight fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds.

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Resources for IT and Security Staff

Massachusetts Division of Banks - Real-time cyber threat information

IT staff can sign up to receive real-time cyber threat information critical cyber alerts for updates, patches, and other vulnerabilities.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security - National Cybersecurity Alerts & Advisories

Subscribe to CISA alerts, tips, and other updates.

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Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC)

Real-time network monitoring, early cyber threat warnings, and other advisories.

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Internal Controls

The Comptroller is responsible for developing internal control guidelines for Commonwealth of Massachusetts departments.

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Internal Control Guide

This guide will assist departments in designing, documenting, and implementing internal controls and provides the structure departments must use when writing and updating their Internal Control Plans.

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Statewide Learning

Learning Management System for Statewide Learning, including risk management and fraud prevention trainings.

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