On Feb. 22, 1981, Lee Ray Rowland was discovered lying face down on his bed by his parents. The 30-year-old was pronounced deceased a few moments later.  Rowland’s parents went away for…

On December 7, 1985, the Sheriff’s Department was notified around 7 a.m. about a blue nylon bag with a possible body inside located on the side of Jeffrey Road in North Irvine.   A…

On Oct. 30, 1984, 25-year-old Darrell Attardo and 20-year-old Stephanie Anderson were found deceased in a small home on 9th street in Sunset Beach by Sheriff’s Department investigators. …

In early May, 1987, restaurant owner Joe Luis Avila was found shot to death in his black 1985 Porsche Cabriolet Carrera.   He left his “El Ranchito” restaurant on Mesa Drive and Irvine…

The term "social engineering" refers to an attempt to gain access to information, primarily through misrepresentation, and often relies on the trusting nature of most individuals. Most users should…

Identity theft is a crime in which your personal information such as your name, social security number, date of birth, and address is stolen and may be used by someone to assume your identity, often…

Most workplaces have cyber security policies, processes, and technologies. You can create a more cyber-secure environment at home by implementing similar strategies. Policies - At home, agree as a…

Your password is more than just a key to your computer or online account. It is a gateway to all of your important information. If your password falls into the wrong hands, a cybercriminal can…

Countywide IT Programs - Business Continuity Program The County of Orange Business Continuity (BC) Program is responsible for managing the identification of risks and their impact on critical…

Countywide IT Programs - Disaster Recovery Program The objective of the Disaster Recovery (DR) Program is to establish capabilities for restoring the County’s assets which support critical…