Staff News

A password is a secret word that is only known to the user and is used to confirm their identity when they log into a system. 

We use them to protect systems from unauthorised use and to protect our own accounts from misuse by others.  Your login and password is your personal key to the system and must never be shared with anyone else.

As part of Cyber Scotland Week, let's take a look at software patches and why they're important at work and at home.

As part of the Scottish Cyber Security week we in IT thought we would share with you a Cyber Security reminder each day of the week – just to remind you about the necessity of keeping not only the councils data safe, but your personal data too.

Meet the latest new starts at the Council

In the next in our series about little changes we can make in 2023 that can have a big impact, we’re looking at unpaid carers.

In the next of our series looking at small changes we can make at work to make big impacts for the Council as a whole – we’re looking at energy usage.

Tips for tackling conversations about mental health for 'Time to Talk' Day 2023

Information about the Council's Cost of Living Payment, who is eligible, and how to apply.

John Mundell thanks staff and councillors for their support, kindness and dedication over his time as Interim Chief Executive for the Council.

Orkney Islands Council Convener welcomes Oliver Reid as its new Chief Executive - and expresses thanks to outgoing Interim Chief Executive, John Mundell.