Alaska CISO Shannon Lawson says the state is now preparing to make an unprecedented investment in cybersecurity tools from a variety of vendors.

With 36 states electing governors, there could be major upheaval ahead for chief information officers and the strategic plans they oversee.

A biannual survey of state chief information security officers found that while more leaders are focusing on cybersecurity, states still lag in building adequate defenses.

This year's elections could bring dozens of new IT leaders into state government. A network of experts is ready to ensure no one drops the torch.

Bill Vajda, the first Alaskan technology official granted the governor's authority to lead an IT consolidation, has departed state government after less than 18 months in the role.

The new 13-member body is charged with advising the legislative and executive branches as the state upgrades to the next generation of technology.

Jason Schneider moved from Michigan to lead Alaska's IT modernization. He's also looking forward to the surfing and hiking.

The state's chief information officer says a recent tour of the region's new internet infrastructure revealed burgeoning opportunities for a once disconnected people.

On the latest episode of StateScoop’s Priorities podcast, technology leaders from Alaska, Hawaii and Ohio weigh in on their budget environments and how they’re trying to fund tech.

Cybersecurity and GIS got their due, and a lot of people changed jobs.