Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Archives

The chief cyber officers of Louisiana and New York explained the difference between their jobs and a chief information security officer's.

Mar 8, 2023 By Benjamin Freed

Rob Main, who retired last year, said that over his 25-year state government career, cyber went from "the end of the table to front and center."

Jan 10, 2023 By Benjamin Freed

Steve Hodges, an IT security manager at the Georgia Department of Revenue, was named as the state's new chief information security officer.

Jan 9, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie

Allen, who had served as Georgia's statewide CISO since 2019, stepped down earlier this month for a private sector job.

Oct 24, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

Pennsylvania CISO Erik Avakian, who said cybersecurity is a team sport, will soon play for another team.

Oct 21, 2022 By Colin Wood

Oklahoma CISO Matt Singleton has left stepped down after three years in that role and more than a decade in state government.

Oct 20, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

NASCIO's biennial survey found that more CISOs are becoming business leaders in state government but still face workforce challenges.

Oct 11, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

Dustin Glover was named to the new role of chief cyber officer, leading the state's response to cyberattacks against local governments.

Jul 15, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

Chris Desain, director of the cyber incident response team in the state's counterterrorism office, will lead statewide cybersecurity efforts.

Jun 7, 2022 By Benjamin Freed

Former Washington CISO Vinod Brahmapuram is now heading up security business development at the telecommunications giant.

Apr 20, 2022 By Benjamin Freed